Federal Science and Technology Priorities
IDA can support sponsors in pursuing actions that are based on the latest comprehensive data, ultimately leading to more effective, sustainable, and resilient policies and practices for energy and the environment. IDA can help identify top agency priorities to foster innovation, ensuring timely and cost-effective actions. IDA’s strategic approach enhances the ability to solve the nation’s most complex problems, achieve policy goals, and improve overall societal outcomes.
Analyses of Gaps and Trends
Analyzing gaps and trends in climate and environmental research is crucial for governmental agencies to shape informed policies. By identifying gaps in existing research, IDA helps to identify priority areas for investment and research. Identifying trends helps in understanding challenges and anticipating future needs.
Research for Operational Applications
Prioritizing research to operations or to applications is essential for translating scientific discoveries and technological advancements into practical solutions that address real world challenges. IDA can support agencies’ efforts to ensure that research outcomes effectively apply to new technologies, improve existing systems and create meaningful policies. IDA staff members can speak directly with government and industry leaders, all as an independent, objective advisor to deliver unbiased results.
U.S.-Foreign Competitive Analyses
Prioritizing science and technology (S&T) needs is essential for maintaining and enhancing U.S. competitiveness on the global stage. IDA has experience examining strategic areas for investment to ensure that the United States remains a global front runner for science and technology. IDA’s work to examine other countries’ S&T efforts can allow the United States to address internal vulnerabilities or support its partner nations.
Interagency Coordination
Interagency coordination allows multiple government agencies to leverage their diverse expertise and resources to more effectively address the nation’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges. IDA supports the DOD, OSTP and other federal agencies in advancing agency priorities, reducing duplication of effort, aligning agencies’ interests, and developing a unified approach to problem-solving. Effective interagency coordination also facilitates the sharing of critical data and best practices, enabling more informed decision-making and quicker responses to emerging environmental issues. IDA supports cohesive, whole-of-government approaches to meeting the nation’s energy and environment goals.
Program and Process Evaluation
Program and process evaluation enables government agencies to assess whether their policies and projects are meeting their intended goals. IDA has expertise in analyzing performance data, comparing outcomes against objectives, and identifying areas for improvement. Results from these types of analyses allow for adjustments of strategy, better allocations of resources and more targeted interventions. IDA program and process evaluations support the federal government’s efforts to enhance accountability, increase resilience and measure effectiveness for key social, military and environmental outcomes.