Institute for Defense Analyses Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Institute for Defense Analyses.
Institute for Defense Analyses
Research Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was an HR screening where they asked about my salary expectations and if I was open to relocating. Then, a phone interview with a researcher who went over my resume. Finally, an on-site interview where I met with 3-4 groups of 2-3 people. These discussions were pretty conversational and mostly focused on my resume, though they did touch on easy questions about the project I'd be working on and some personal questions like my favorite university class.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you go over [x] from your resume?
- What is your salary expectation?
- Would you be open to relocating?
Institute for Defense Analyses
Research Associate
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
Super thorough, pretty much all day. I met with most of the team. They used to require a research presentation, but not anymore unless you're a senior researcher. Everyone was chill and answered my questions straight up.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a research project you worked on and outline the steps you took to finish it?
Institute for Defense Analyses
Research Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a formal on-site interview and then follow-up calls from potential project managers. The interview took place over the course of a morning with multiple people from the division I would be working in. Questions changed depending on the role of the person I was speaking with, but they made people from all levels of the division available which was helpful!
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How does your background align with the varied research conducted at IDA?
- Do you have experience working within a deliverable pipeline, meaning have your past projects been implemented or put into production?
Institute for Defense Analyses Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Institute for Defense Analyses interview reports.
“Would you be comfortable with your work being seen by a limited number of individuals rather than a large group?”
Read reports →“What was your favorite subject in university?”
Read reports →“Would you be open to relocating?”
Read reports →“How does your background align with the varied research conducted at IDA?”
Read reports →“What is your salary expectation?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the biggest obstacle you faced during your graduate studies?”
Read report →“What was your reason for leaving your previous employment?”
Read report →“Can you describe a research project you worked on and outline the steps you took to finish it?”
Read report →“Do you have experience working within a deliverable pipeline, meaning have your past projects been implemented or put into production?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Institute for Defense Analyses interview reports.