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David Schulker

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Policy Researcher

Washington Office

Education

Ph.D. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; MPhil in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; BS in economics, U.S. Air Force Academy

One Page Bio

Overview

David Schulker is a policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. His research focuses on applying econometric and statistical techniques to help Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security clients analyze human resource management challenges related to outreach, recruiting, career progression, talent management, workforce development, and retention. He has also worked on some additional topics involving education, military spouses, and veterans. Schulker is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a former Air Force officer, and he received his Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

Research Focus

Publications

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The Military Demographic Equity Support Tool: A Tool for Helping Decisionmakers Address Disparities in Career Success
Sep 6, 2022
Report
Air Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure: Barriers to Full Implementation
Feb 28, 2022
Report
Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of the Air Force
Nov 22, 2021
Report
Improving the Goal-Setting Process for U.S. Department of the Air Force Recruiters
Nov 16, 2021
Report
Developing an Air Force Retention Early Warning System: Concept and Initial Prototype
Oct 14, 2021
Report
Improving the Representation of Women and Racial/Ethnic Minorities Among U.S. Coast Guard Active-Duty Members
Aug 11, 2021
Report
Championing the Agile Air Force Officer Career: Examining the Potential Use of New Career Management Flexibilities
Jul 30, 2021
Report
Natural Language Processing: Security- and Defense-Related Lessons Learned
Jul 28, 2021
Report
Department of the Air Force Officer Talent Management Reforms: Implications for Career Field Health and Demographic Diversity
Jul 27, 2021
Report
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Improve Air Force Talent Management? An Exploratory Application
Jan 19, 2021
Report
Growing Teachers from Within: Implementation, Impact, and Cost of an Alternative Teacher Preparation Program in Three Urban School Districts
Sep 29, 2020
Report
Improving Strategic Resource Management in the Air Force Recruiting Enterprise: Challenges and Next Steps for Policymakers
Sep 17, 2020
Report
Advancement and Retention Barriers in the U.S. Air Force Civilian White Collar Workforce: Implications for Demographic Diversity
Sep 3, 2020
Report
Determining Staffing Needs for Administrative, Professional, and Technical Workers in the U.S. Secret Service: Methods and Lessons Learned
Aug 18, 2020
Report
Frameworks for Assessing USEUCOM Efforts to Inform, Influence, and Persuade
Jul 2, 2020
Report
Air Force Manpower Determinants: Options for More-Responsive Processes
Jun 25, 2020
Report
Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Successful Cyberspace Operations Officers: Cyber Workforce Interview Findings
Jul 26, 2019
Report
Improving Gender Diversity in the U.S. Coast Guard: Identifying Barriers to Female Retention
Mar 29, 2019
Research Brief
Why Do Women Leave the Coast Guard, and What Can Be Done to Encourage Them to Stay?
Mar 29, 2019
Report
Representation of Persons with Targeted Disabilities: An Analysis of Barriers to Employment in the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce
Dec 13, 2018
Research Brief
Unequal Opportunity: Barriers to Employment in the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce
Dec 13, 2018
Report
Women's Representation in the U.S. Department of Defense Workforce: Addressing the Influence of Veterans' Employment
Nov 7, 2018
Report
Evaluating the Impact of a Total Force Service Commitment Policy on Air Force Pilot Manning: An Exploratory Application of Inventory Modeling
Sep 18, 2018
Report
Evaluation of the Strength Aptitude Test and Other Fitness Tests to Qualify Air Force Recruits for Physically Demanding Specialties
Aug 10, 2018
Report
Understanding Demographic Differences in Undergraduate Pilot Training Attrition
Jul 19, 2018
Report
Training Success for U.S. Air Force Special Operations and Combat Support Specialties: An Analysis of Recruiting, Screening, and Development Processes
May 15, 2018
Report
Addressing Barriers to Female Officer Retention in the Air Force
Apr 10, 2018
Report
Building a Healthy MQ-1/9 RPA Pilot Community: Designing a Career Field Planning Tool
Jan 23, 2018
Journal Article
The Recent Occupation and Industry Employment Patterns of American Veterans
Oct 4, 2017
Report
Hispanic Representation in the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce: Trend and Barrier Analysis
Aug 28, 2017
Report
Combining Entrepreneurship and Web Development for High School Students: A Pilot Evaluation of the Startup Tech Program and High School Students' College and Career Aspirations
Jan 6, 2017
Report
Improving Demographic Diversity in the U.S. Air Force Officer Corps
May 20, 2014
Dissertation
Three Essays on Obstacles to Improving Demographic Representation in the Armed Forces
Oct 11, 2010
Report
Measuring Underemployment Among Military Spouses
Feb 16, 2010
Report
Officer Classification and the Future of Diversity Among Senior Military Leaders: A Case Study of the Army ROTC
Sep 28, 2009