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Edgestream

Research Scientist

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

At least one subsequent academic or industrial/government research appointment * Evidence of distinction and impact (publications or impactful results in industry) * Exposure to programming ...

RTX

Principal Cyber Research Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Principal Cyber Research Scientist ...

Riverside Research Institute

Director (R&D)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$186K - $300K/yr

... government research and services company with a strong heritage for high quality and responsive service to its clients * Other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications * A bachelor's degree and 15 ...

Riverside Research Institute

Director (R&D)

Fairfax, VA

$186K - $300K/yr

... government research and services company with a strong heritage for high quality and responsive service to its clients * Other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications * A bachelor's degree and 15 ...

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Lab Assistant

Lemont, IL

Government Research / Advanced Materials Hourly Pay: 25-30/hr Benefits: Start Right Away Our staffing firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician on behalf of a well-run government research laboratory ...

RTX

Principal Cyber Research Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

... government customers worldwide. They are seeking a Principal Cyber Research Scientist to lead ... innovative research and development in offensive and defensive cyberspace capabilities, while ...

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How much do government research jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Government Research position, and why are they important?

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.

CVTS - Computer Vision Research - Research Scientist

Select Search Associates LLC

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Re-posted 18 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 physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, systems, software) with eight plus (8+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in the development of trajectory analytics or human mobility modeling.
  • Two (2) years of experience with R&D of spatiotemporal data modeling.
  • Two (2) years of experience with R&D of machine learning algorithms.
  • 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.
  • Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources.
  • Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills. Ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy, but non-expert audiences.
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Must be detail oriented.
Desired:
  • Masters' degree or PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (i.e., electrical, computer, systems, software) with four plus ( 4+) years of work experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience with microsimulation of human mobility.
  • Two (2) years of experience with architectures to support large spatiotemporal data management and processing.
  • Two (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
  • Four (4) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development
(R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
  • Four (4) years of experience with R&D of machine learning algorithms.
  • One (1) year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
  • Two (2) years of experience with utilization, development, and management of cloud environments and/or classified commercial cloud environments.