Jason Mastbaum

Research Programmer

Santa Monica Office

Education

M.S. in applied physics, Columbia University; B.A. in physics, Bard College

One Page Bio

Overview

Jason Mastbaum is a research programmer at RAND. He specializes in applying data analysis and visualization, technology forecasting, and modeling and simulation to defense and homeland security research questions. Mastbaum received a B.A. in physics from Bard College and an M.S. in applied physics from Columbia University.

Research Focus

Recent Projects

Army logistics data analysis in Vantage
Radio network modeling in Builder

Selected Publications

Richard Mason, James Bonomo, Tim Conley, Ryan Consaul, David R. Frelinger, David A. Galvan, Dahlia Anne Goldfeld, Scott A. Grossman, Brian A. Jackson, Michael Kennedy, et al., Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability, RAND Corporation (RR2970), 2021

James R. Broyles, Kenneth J. Girardini, Jason Mastbaum, Marc Robbins, Patricia Boren, Rapidly Detecting and Correcting Degradation of Military Supply Distribution Performance: Algorithms, Visualizations, and Case Studies, RAND Corporation (RRA801-1), 2022

Bob Harrison, James Dimarogonas, Jarrett Catlin, Richard H. Donohue, Thomas Goughnour, John S. Hollywood, Jason Mastbaum, Kristin Van Abel, Jay Balagna, Broadband Communications Prioritization and Interoperability Guidance for Law Enforcement: Critical Considerations in the Transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network, RAND Corporation (RRA2019-1), 2022

Richard Mason, James Bonomo, Tim Conley, Ryan Consaul, David R. Frelinger, David A. Galvan, Dahlia Anne Goldfeld, Scott A. Grossman, Brian A. Jackson, Michael Kennedy, Vernon R. Koym, Jason Mastbaum, Thao Liz Nguyen, Jenny Oberholtzer, Ellen M. Pint, Pa, Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability, RAND Corporation (RR2970), 2021

Honors & Awards

Spotlight Award, National Security Research Division: Acquisition and Technology Policy Center

Publications

Report
A Methodology for Quantifying the Value of Cybersecurity Investments in the Navy
Researchers developed a methodology to assess the value of resource options for U.S. Navy cybersecurity investments. The proposed methodology enables the Navy to rationalize the cost-effectiveness of potential investments within the POM process.
Sep 28, 2022
Report
Rapidly Detecting and Correcting Degradation of Military Supply Distribution Performance: Algorithms, Visualizations, and Case Studies
This report presents algorithms that monitor the U.S. Army logistics distribution system and automatically detect distribution issues that might affect equipment readiness. The report also offers recommendations for improved distribution monitoring.
Sep 20, 2022
Report
Broadband Communications Prioritization and Interoperability Guidance for Law Enforcement: Critical Considerations in the Transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network
In this report, RAND researchers present practical knowledge to inform law enforcement agencies about available broadband options and opportunities, governance issues, funding options, costs, and barriers to implementation.
Aug 23, 2022
Report
Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability
The authors assess the costs associated with realistic threats to domestic, nonmilitary uses of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and consider possible additions to the positioning, navigation, and timing ecosystem in light of those costs.
May 17, 2021
Report
New Metrics and Visualizations to Help the Army Reduce Customer Wait Time
To help Army managers manage customer wait time, the authors developed several metrics and visualizations, including the rifle chart and a count of old orders, that use data available in the Army's logistics enterprise system.
Jan 13, 2020
Report
Estimating Air Force Deployment Requirements for Lean Force Packages: A Methodology and Decision Support Tool Prototype
This report describes a methodology and prototype tool -- the Lean Strategic Tool for the Analysis of Required Transportation (Lean-START) -- that can explore trade-offs among capability (or risk), speed, and cost to create force packages for deployment.
Nov 15, 2017
Report
Improving Interagency Information Sharing Using Technology Demonstrations: The Legal Basis for Using New Sensor Technologies for Counterdrug Operations Along the U.S. Border
Summarizes the legal and policy authorities and restrictions that pertain to Department of Defense (DoD) counterdrug operations, particularly information sharing and technology demonstrations between federal government agencies.
Mar 18, 2014
Report
U.S. Navy Employment Options for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)
Assesses in what ways and to what degree unmanned surface vehicles are suitable for supporting U.S. Navy missions and functions.
Nov 1, 2013