Tracy C. Krueger

Tracy C. Krueger is a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She specializes in military talent management, focusing on enhancing individual and organizational performance through research on recruitment, assessment, and retention strategies. Her expertise spans workforce management, performance measurement, program evaluation, and military education/training systems.

Dr. Krueger holds a B.S. in Psychology from Davidson College and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from George Mason University. Her research addresses challenges in highly specialized military communities, including U.S. Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) and Army leadership roles. Key areas of investigation include operator selection processes, nontechnical skills development, and reducing leadership workloads.

Her work emphasizes practical frameworks for improving military assessment protocols, such as the Air Force Special Warfare evaluation system. She has also developed tools to translate veterans' military skills into civilian employment contexts, bridging gaps between military and private-sector employers.

Recent projects include analyzing AI integration for military/civilian leaders and evaluating cyber capabilities within reserve components. Her research consistently prioritizes actionable insights for enhancing mission readiness and organizational effectiveness.

Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to military workforce strategy have informed policy decisions at the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Army. Krueger collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at RAND to address complex talent management challenges in defense organizations.