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TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for providing world-class research scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff to drive advancements ...

TAP Engineering

Research Project Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for providing world-class research scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff to drive advancements ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for government research in the United States is $61,725.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Government Research, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in data collection and interpretation, and often an advanced degree in public policy, political science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SPSS, R, or SAS), government databases, and research methodologies is commonly required. Exceptional written communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills help candidates excel when working on multidisciplinary research teams. These abilities ensure high-quality, impactful research that informs government policy and decision-making.

What is a Government Research job?

A Government Research job involves conducting studies, analyzing data, and providing insights to support policy-making and program development. Researchers may work in various fields like economics, public health, environmental science, or defense. They gather information from multiple sources, evaluate trends, and provide recommendations to government agencies. This role often requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and expertise in research methodologies.

What are common challenges faced by professionals in government research roles?

Professionals in government research roles often encounter challenges related to navigating complex regulatory frameworks, managing large or sensitive datasets, and adapting to shifting policy priorities. Working within strict deadlines and balancing multiple projects while ensuring data integrity can also be demanding. However, these challenges can be rewarding, as they allow researchers to develop strong problem-solving and organizational skills while contributing to impactful, evidence-based policy decisions. Teamwork and ongoing communication with stakeholders are essential for overcoming obstacles and ensuring research findings are relevant and actionable.

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Infographic showing various Government Research job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,725 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Microelectronics Research - Research Scientist/Engineer

Select Search Associates LLC

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Specialist to join our team in support of a government research organization dedicated to investing in high-risk, high-payoff research programs to tackle some of the most difficult challenges of national security.
The successful candidate will support the government program managers in the execution of the lifecycle of various research programs to include development of source selection materials, execution assistance, closeout, and transition. The SETA should be competent in Research and Development (R&D) programmatic reviews and procedures. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that project management best practices are followed by the individual programs to include performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities, and within the government research organization itself.
The research programs you would support focus on developing advanced sensor and transmission technologies, innovative collection techniques that more precisely target desired information, and methods for collecting information from previously inaccessible sources. Additional efforts explore new approaches for integrating information from multiple sources to improve the quality, reliability, and operational utility of collected data.
Responsibilities
  • Support the program managers in coordination, monitoring, communication, and integration of all technical aspects of the Program lifecycle that includes:
    • Coordinate across government, academic, and industry research teams.
    • Review and assess technical deliverables, milestones, and evaluation results.
    • Track risks, dependencies, and integration issues across performers.
  • Prepare reports, technical summaries, and briefings for senior leadership.
  • Serve as a liaison between performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, government and transition partners;
  • Provide support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, modeling and simulation, data analytics and architecture design;
  • Stay current on advances in technologies relevant to the research programs and perform technical studies as requested on topics of interest to the program managers.
  • Provide technical support and expertise on new concepts relevant to the program managers.
  • Support the evaluation of Seedling concepts
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelors' degree in computer science, applied physics, materials science or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, systems, software) with six plus (6+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience.
  • Four (4) years of experience or equivalent education involving device physics, circuit design, circuit simulation, and/or computer vision.
  • Two (2) years of experience or equivalent education with characterization tools (SEM, TEM, AFM, probe stations) and use of test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
  • One (1) year of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
  • Two (2) years of experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.
Desired:
  • Masters' degree or PhD in computer science, applied physics, materials science or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, systems, software) with four plus (4+) years of work experience.
  • Four (4) years of experience with LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, or Verilog/VHDL.
  • Two (2) years of experience with deep learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and/or generative models.
  • Two (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
  • Awareness of supply chain security and trusted microelectronics.
  • Four (4) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
  • One (1) year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to be part of mission-critical programs advancing collection technologies and national security. You will collaborate with leading universities, research labs, and industry partners on groundbreaking research and technologies.