Senior AI and Information Security Analyst
Company: RAND Corporation
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Type: RegularPosition DescriptionRAND is seeking highly
motivated practitioners who would like to use their technical and
domain expertise to directly impact AI, biosecurity, and
cybersecurity policy in government and beyond and help ensure that
existing and future artificial intelligence systems are safe and
secure.RAND AI & Information Security Analysts advance RAND's
research in the intersection of AI, information security, and
biosecurity by performing qualitative and quantitative research
driving recommendations for the White House, multiple regulatory
agencies, intelligence community, and other arms of the government
and industry. They analyze AI security problems where the technical
details matter and contribute to multidisciplinary project teams
that include policy researchers, engineers, and research
scientists.AI & Information Security Analysts share and uphold
RAND's values to high-quality, rigorous analysis and objectivity,
which has secured RAND's reputation for excellence and attracts
studies that often pose novel challenges in analysis, modeling,
research design, and computing. Analysts apply their skills in
novel and flexible ways to emerging problems at the cutting edge of
their fields and apply their insights to critical policy
issues.Responsibilities:AI & Information Security Analysts will use
their technical skills and experience in AI, machine learning, data
science, information security, and computer science to:
- Develop AI-specific threat models and recommendations for risk
mitigation
- Execute evaluations and red-teaming exercises
- Contribute to the development of research approaches that
answer complex questions at the intersection of AI, information
security, and policy
- Apply a broad range of analytically rigorous, quantitative
and/or qualitative research methods
- Create tooling and software to support the above efforts
- Translate and communicate results to varied audiences ranging
from security professionals to public policy makers at all levels
through written products and oral presentationsQualificationsAll
analyst positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the
ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both
orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member
of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's
core values of quality and objectivity.Successful applicants will
be able to present strong evidence of quantitative and/or
qualitative research tools, methods, and technical skills to
support large and complex projects; accomplishment with leading or
managing large and complex project tasks or analytic tasks;
contributions to written research projects, technical reports, and
briefings; and training and technical supervision to less
experienced staff.Education RequirementsA master's degree in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or
a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant professional
experience, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering,
Information Technology, or a related discipline with at least 10
years of relevant professional experience, is required. This
relevant professional experience should demonstrate the applicant's
ability to execute analytically rigorous methods related to
information security.Security ClearanceA security clearance may be
required for some projects; U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain
a security clearance.LocationA hybrid work arrangement, involving a
combination of work from home and on-site from RAND offices in
Santa Monica,CA;Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA is available.Fully
remote work may be considered with a preference for the San
Francisco Bay area.Writing SampleSuccessful applications will
include documentation in the application package of academic and
professional activities that meet stated qualifications. A writing
sample is required for this position. This sample can use a recent,
previously written paper or report (e.g., journal article, master's
thesis or paper written for coursework, research project, technical
analysis, prior employment, or internship). Applicants with fields
of study or work experience in which they have not produced written
products (e.g., model development), or in which written products
have dissemination restrictions, may submit a short, written
summary (i.e., less than one page) of one or more recent products
they have developed.Salary RangeAnalyst IV: $115,400 -
$167,300Analyst V: $137,000 - $209,000RAND considers a variety of
factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to,
the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's
work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and
internal equity.Successful candidates will be offered employment in
a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and
experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic
pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when
vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits
including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance,
savings plan, paid time-off and more.Equal Opportunity Employer:
race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national
origin/disability/vet
Keywords: RAND Corporation, Silver Spring , Senior AI and Information Security Analyst, Professions , Washington, Maryland
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