What are the responsibilities and job description for the DTRA Data Analysis and Process Evaluation Fellowship- Master's Level position at Zintellect?
DTRA-West offers a distinctly unique experience for research-based experiences, professional development, and future career opportunities for selected fellows and interns, not to mention the beauty of Albuquerque and the surrounding area. As the selected participant, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to:
- Examining Division and Department processes to identify inefficiencies and propose process changes
- Developing, implementing and documenting team processes to improve cross-division coordination and planning
- Collecting and analyzing data metrics to evaluate test/assessment planning performance
- Conducting research and analysis of current threat environment
- Learning about DTRA Test and Assessment activities
- Gaining experience communicating and coordinating across Agency Divisions, Departments, and Directorates within a federal agency
- Learning to compose Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents
- Participating in division activities, meetings, briefings, site visits
Where will I be located?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
What is the anticipated start date?
The Research and Development Directorate of DTRA, Test and Assessment Department is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a full-time, twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments are initially for one year with the option to extend the appointment for up to four additional years, contingent upon project needs and funding availability.
What are the appointment provisions?
The anticipated stipend range for this opportunity is $5400-$5800 per month based on full time participation. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.
Other provisions may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
- Relocation/Dislocation
- Training and Travel
While participants will not enter an employment relationship with DoD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.
About DTRA
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the DoD, the United States Government, and international partners to DETER strategic attack against the United States and its allies; PREVENT, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats; and PREVAIL against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict. This opportunity is within the Research and Development Directorate of DTRA, Test and Assessment Department. For more information about the DTRA, please visit https://www.dtra.mil/.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Salary : $5,400 - $5,800
