JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Institute for Defense Analyses
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
K -- Law and Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
Keywords:
Industrial Organization
Labor
Health
Public Finance
Defense
National Security
Applied Econometrics
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 War 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/applyRequisition?org=INSTITUTEDA&cws=39&rid=3748
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, https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2023-02_111476053
We will be conducting first-round interviews virtually.
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcripts
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV
Application Instructions:
1) Apply here by uploading a CV and cover letter
And
2) Submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and your job market paper (or equivalent items) with your application to JOE.
We will be conducting first-round interviews virtually.