RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and solutions for global policy and security challenges [1]. Under the leadership of President and CEO Jason Matheny, the organization maintains a distributed structure across key research divisions including national security, healthcare, education, and social/economic well-being.
The organization's executive leadership team guides strategic direction through an integrated management approach:
- Jason Matheny - President and Chief Executive Officer
- Andrew R. Hoehn - Senior Vice President, Research and Analysis
- Eric Peltz - Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations
- Robert M. Case - Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
RAND's research divisions are led by accomplished directors who oversee specialized focus areas:
- Anita Chandra - Social and Economic Well-Being
- James S. Chow - Project AIR FORCE
- Peter S. Hussey - Health Care
- Jim Mitre - Global and Emerging Risks
- Barry Pavel - National Security Research
- Heather L. Schwartz - Education and Labor
The organization maintains a strong international presence through regional leadership and strategic locations:
- Hans Pung - President, RAND Europe
- Andrew Dowse - Director, RAND Australia
- Offices in Cambridge (UK), Brussels (Belgium), and The Hague (Netherlands) [2]
Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees chaired by William A. Downe, supported by advisory boards comprising former government officials, academic leaders, and business executives [1].
RAND Corporation's federal contracting relationships are primarily structured through federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) [7], serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The organization delivers comprehensive research and analysis services through:
- Economic and Policy Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Cost Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Technology Assessment
Federal partnerships span multiple domains and agencies:
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Military Services (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps)
- Defense Agencies (DARPA, MDA, NGA, DCSA)
- Health and Human Services (CMS, NIH, CDC) [6]
- Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury
- NASA and EPA [5]
Contract arrangements are managed through the Office of Contracts & Grants, utilizing both commercial business practices and specialized contract vehicles [1]. Services are typically provided on a Time & Materials basis with commercial pricing options available [1].
The organization continues to demonstrate leadership in emerging fields, with recent expansions in artificial intelligence governance research and critical infrastructure resilience studies. RAND maintains thirteen major research categories, encompassing children and families, cyber sciences, education, energy, healthcare, and homeland security [7], delivering comprehensive analysis and solutions across these diverse domains.