IDA offers a flexible work environment, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays and generous paid time off.
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IDA's retirement plan contributes 10% of base salary to its Qualified Retirement Plan after six months of service.
Source postingIDA encourages professional development and offers tuition reimbursement and other learning opportunities.
Source postingSources reviewed 2026-10-19.
[05] ABOUT
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The Institute for Defense Analyses is an independent non-profit corporation that operates three federally funded research and development centers. It provides objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, for the Department of War and other federal agencies.
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