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RAND Corporation is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in compliance & risk and biotech & life sciences, with listed salaries up to about $268,000. Migrate Mate updates RAND Corporation's live openings daily. RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization that conducts policy analysis and studies across national security, defense, health, and public policy for government agencies and private clients.
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RAND Corporation hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Compliance & Risk
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 60% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Washington
- Salary range
- $121,000–$268,000
Listed salaries for RAND Corporation roles on Migrate Mate range from about $121,000 to $268,000 per year across 5 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Job Type:
RegularThe RAND Corporation, a global leader in public policy research, is seeking a senior researcher and recognized scholar to serve as the inaugural Distinguished Chair for Taiwan Policy. The Chair resides in RAND Global and Emerging Risks Division and reports to the Vice President and Director of the Global and Emerging Risks division.
The Chair will undertake research on questions of consequence for Taiwan’s future. These will include assessing its approach to critical technology, economic, and security questions, understanding the role of domestic drivers in shaping Taiwan’s policies and actions, Taiwan’s evolving regional and global role in these domains, and implications for its relationships with the United States and other key geopolitical actors. The Chair will contribute to related research across the organization, work collaboratively with GER’s Centers and Chairs, other national security research divisions, and with RAND’s interdisciplinary research staff.
The Chair is a five-year term position, with an option to extend subject to management approval. Funding for the Chair will cover two-thirds of the Chair’s time. The Chair will be responsible for securing the remaining funding, through a combination of external philanthropic support and/or sponsored research.
Qualifications
The Chair should be a recognized expert on Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, with depth on at least one of the technological, economic, or security domains. The Chair should have a proven track record of policy experience and/or policy-relevant research and publications, fundraising and program building, and strong networks with key stakeholders in government, academia, and industry in the United States, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific region.
The Chair, as Senior Researcher, should have extensive knowledge of, and demonstrable ability to, analyze security, military, and geopolitical policies and trends through experience in government, academic, or policy research settings. Their record should demonstrate strong research and analysis capabilities, deep knowledge of the policy environment, excellent strategic leadership and organizational management capabilities, and the ability to provide intellectual leadership for policy research.
All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Senior positions require the ability to develop new project ideas and gain support from potential sponsors, mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences.
Education Requirements
Ph.D. in related field strongly preferred; Master’s may suffice if candidate has deep substantive expertise or extensive policy relevant experience.
Experience
The position is open to external applicants as well as internal research staff from all disciplines at the level of senior research leader. Research experience of at least 8 years is required with 10+ years desired. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
Writing Sample
A writing sample is required for this position.
Location
Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; or Santa Monica, CA. A Taiwan-based candidate may also be considered, so long as the candidate is already authorized to work in the United States. This position is flex, which provides the opportunity for work from home and the office.
Occasional travel to other RAND offices as well as travel to meet with collaborators in the U.S. and overseas will be expected.
Security Clearance
Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, is preferred.
Salary Range
Senior Researcher: $152,700-$262,500
At RAND, the Chair is a 5-year term assignment that is performed by an experienced researcher, and the researcher role is not a termed position. The candidate selected for this role will be offered regular employment with RAND as a researcher. RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment as a senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
Application Review
Review of applications will begin July 6, 2026.
Special Note
Please include/upload both a CV, Cover Letter, and writing sample when applying.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type:
RegularThe RAND Corporation, a global leader in public policy research, is seeking a senior researcher and recognized scholar to serve as the inaugural Distinguished Chair for Taiwan Policy. The Chair resides in RAND Global and Emerging Risks Division and reports to the Vice President and Director of the Global and Emerging Risks division.
The Chair will undertake research on questions of consequence for Taiwan’s future. These will include assessing its approach to critical technology, economic, and security questions, understanding the role of domestic drivers in shaping Taiwan’s policies and actions, Taiwan’s evolving regional and global role in these domains, and implications for its relationships with the United States and other key geopolitical actors. The Chair will contribute to related research across the organization, work collaboratively with GER’s Centers and Chairs, other national security research divisions, and with RAND’s interdisciplinary research staff.
The Chair is a five-year term position, with an option to extend subject to management approval. Funding for the Chair will cover two-thirds of the Chair’s time. The Chair will be responsible for securing the remaining funding, through a combination of external philanthropic support and/or sponsored research.
Qualifications
The Chair should be a recognized expert on Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, with depth on at least one of the technological, economic, or security domains. The Chair should have a proven track record of policy experience and/or policy-relevant research and publications, fundraising and program building, and strong networks with key stakeholders in government, academia, and industry in the United States, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific region.
The Chair, as Senior Researcher, should have extensive knowledge of, and demonstrable ability to, analyze security, military, and geopolitical policies and trends through experience in government, academic, or policy research settings. Their record should demonstrate strong research and analysis capabilities, deep knowledge of the policy environment, excellent strategic leadership and organizational management capabilities, and the ability to provide intellectual leadership for policy research.
All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Senior positions require the ability to develop new project ideas and gain support from potential sponsors, mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences.
Education Requirements
Ph.D. in related field strongly preferred; Master’s may suffice if candidate has deep substantive expertise or extensive policy relevant experience.
Experience
The position is open to external applicants as well as internal research staff from all disciplines at the level of senior research leader. Research experience of at least 8 years is required with 10+ years desired. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
Writing Sample
A writing sample is required for this position.
Location
Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; or Santa Monica, CA. A Taiwan-based candidate may also be considered, so long as the candidate is already authorized to work in the United States. This position is flex, which provides the opportunity for work from home and the office.
Occasional travel to other RAND offices as well as travel to meet with collaborators in the U.S. and overseas will be expected.
Security Clearance
Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, is preferred.
Salary Range
Senior Researcher: $152,700-$262,500
At RAND, the Chair is a 5-year term assignment that is performed by an experienced researcher, and the researcher role is not a termed position. The candidate selected for this role will be offered regular employment with RAND as a researcher. RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment as a senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
Application Review
Review of applications will begin July 6, 2026.
Special Note
Please include/upload both a CV, Cover Letter, and writing sample when applying.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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RAND Corporation's 5 open roles are manager level or above, and about 60% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are compliance & risk, biotech & life sciences, and business analysis. RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization producing analysis and studies on national security, defense policy, health, and public affairs. Its work spans program management, legal, security, and research leadership roles across divisions focused on policy and applied science. Most RAND Corporation roles are based in Washington and Los Angeles.
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How many jobs is RAND Corporation hiring for right now?
RAND Corporation is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in compliance & risk and biotech & life sciences. Roles span research leadership, legal, security services, compensation, and program management across RAND's national security and public policy divisions.
What kinds of roles does RAND Corporation hire for?
The most active teams are compliance & risk, biotech & life sciences, and business analysis. RAND Corporation posts openings across research program direction, in-house legal counsel, personnel and readiness leadership, compensation management, and security operations. Most postings are manager level or above, with an emphasis on policy research and organizational leadership rather than entry-level positions.
Are RAND Corporation jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly remote. About 60% of RAND Corporation's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Washington. Each RAND Corporation listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
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What do RAND Corporation jobs pay?
Listed salaries for RAND Corporation roles on Migrate Mate range from about $121,000 to $268,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by RAND Corporation and shown on each listing.
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Most of RAND Corporation's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual RAND Corporation listings for stated experience requirements.
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Most RAND Corporation roles are based in Washington and Los Angeles, and about 60% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.