Why Work at RAND?
Because you want to make a difference.
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Make Real Impact
For over 75 years, decisionmakers around the world have turned to RAND for help solving the most complex and consequential public policy challenges. RAND is known for its foundational contributions to computing, artificial intelligence, the internet, terrorism research, GPS, systems analysis, space surveillance, health care, and game theory, among many other topics.
Today, we're addressing countless pressing issues that range from how to manage rising U.S.-China tensions to navigating challenges and opportunities related to emerging technologies.
See RAND's research and commentary Explore some of RAND's most influential researchOur Core Values: Quality and Objectivity
Quality and objectivity enable RAND's mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. Our findings and recommendations are fueled by the best data, the strongest methods, and the brightest minds. Our research must pass an exacting quality-assurance process. We're also committed to the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
As a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, RAND is widely respected for operating independent of political and commercial pressures. We're committed to the public interest, and our research publications are available for free online.
You Are Welcome Here
RAND employees are mission-driven, smart, engaged, creative, passionate, and curious.
Collectively, we share:
- a strong sense of purpose
- a commitment to our core values of quality and objectivity
- the belief that no problem is too big, too complex, or too controversial for us to take on
- creativity and openness to new ideas
- and the understanding that a wide range of perspectives and a welcoming environment enable effective teamwork.
We take pride in the RAND community, and we strive to make everyone feel welcome and valued. Events bring colleagues together from across work silos for fun, well-being, learning, and connection.
Research Professionals: We Help Get Your Work Out There
RAND's strategic communications experts can expand the reach of your research.
Digital Strategy & Outreach
Our communications strategists, designers, and multimedia experts partner with research teams to disseminate RAND findings online. These professionals deliver compelling digital assets—tools, visualizations, videos—to engage the project's target audiences. Social media managers can promote your work on RAND's digital channels and offer you thorough training and guidance.
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Media Relations
Our media relations team has relationships with reporters and media outlets to facilitate coverage of you and your research. Studios in our Santa Monica, Washington, and Pittsburgh offices are available for remote or in-person TV and radio interviews. Commentary editors can advise you on how best to write for newspapers, magazines, and other outlets.
Congressional Relations
Our congressional relations team helps to further RAND's mission by getting your research to policymakers on Capitol Hill. The team also provides information about congressional activities and interests. Our staff is committed to making your work readily accessible on a bipartisan basis through briefings, testimony, and other services.
Operations Professionals: Your Expertise Is Essential
RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. But what makes our jobs rewarding is that everyone at RAND is committed to advancing the public good. Our work matters. It takes many people with different skill sets for RAND research to reach and connect with our audiences and to have meaningful impact in the world.
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Some of the operations roles we hire are:
- administrative assistants
- budget/financial analysts
- communications analysts
- compensation analysts
- contract administrators
- digital producers
- editors and proofreaders
- graphic designers
- human resources business partners
- information systems security officers
- legislative analysts
- multimedia producers
- operations administrators
- quality assurance analysts
- recruiters
- research data specialists
- research librarians
- research programmers
- security specialists
- software engineers
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation is competitive with other nonprofit research organizations such as universities, government organizations, and think tanks. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes family and caregiver support, significant retirement benefits, and four weeks of vacation with additional sabbatical pay for many positions.
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