JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Institute for Defense Analyses
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Z0 -- General
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is an independent, non-profit, federally-funded research and development center that provides objective analyses to the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies. Economists at IDA support senior defense leaders by applying economic theory and analytic methods to issues of National Security policy and resource management. As needed, we apply proven tools to new problems and data, develop new models, and generate new theory.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline
Demonstrated research excellence and a strong interest in applied research
Demonstrated superior skills in quantitative, econometric, statistical, or computational methods
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
We will consider job market candidates preparing to graduate, recent graduates, and mid-career individuals.
Application Process
Interested candidates must follow a 2-step process and apply on-line to Both of the following:
1) Apply here by uploading a CV and cover letter
https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=INSTITUTEDA&cws=39&rid=3372
And
2) Submit a CV, three letters of recommendation or three professional phone references, unofficial transcripts, and your job market paper (or equivalent items) with your application to JOE, /joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2023-02_111476053
We will be conducting first-round interviews virtually.
Application Requirements:
- N/A
- Letters of Reference
- Transcripts
- Job Market Paper
- CV
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates must follow a 2-step process and apply on-line to both of the following:
1) Apply here by uploading a CV and cover letter
https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=INSTITUTEDA&cws=39&rid=3372
and
2) Submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and your job market paper (or equivalent items) with your application to JOE, /joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=111470950
We will be conducting first round of interviews virtually.