Do people work in both business units? I didn’t think FFRDCs could do that. |
Of course they can, they just can’t share resources, data, etc. between contracts. But it doesn’t sound like there’s actually much interaction between the two, at least judging by the FFRDC people I’ve asked about it who don’t seem to know much of anything about the other side. |
RAND allows people to work across their FFRDCs and the domestic divisions, including the new donor-funded division. In fact, they encourage it. Doesn’t seem to be a problem. |
MITRE used to have a similar setup with MITRE Engenuity |
CNA hires people into either IPR or into the FFRDC. Normally, the two staffs are separated. Their layoffs have only been in IPR AFAIK. |
USD/R&E was not happy with that setup, which I think now is gone. |
I should’ve been more clear that I was referring specifically to CNA here. |
Then they definitely won’t like RAND’s setup. |
Do you think they will affect the indirect side? |
absolutely |
What did R&E think was the problem exactly? |
If only pigs fly out my butt! IPR behind the scenes talks profit! |
Do you even work at CNA? |
I heard A&S is looking into this arrangement. |
Do you? |