Research Analyst - Naval Warfare - Entry Level PhD
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
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- #4Best cities for government pay after cost of living$139k · of 18
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About the job
...Naval Warfare Analyst Entry Level PhD - Operational Test and Evaluation The Operational Evaluation Division (OED) has an immediate career opening for an Analyst supporting the Department of War's assessments of the operational effectiveness and suitability of naval warfare...