Senior Social Scientist

Job Description

Provides behaviorally grounded insight that informs planning, execution, and assessment across J39 activities.
Designs and conducts qualitative and quantitative research—including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and social network analysis—to develop a nuanced understanding of target audiences, group dynamics, identity drivers, and influence pathways relevant to mission objectives.
Translates research findings into operationally actionable insights that support Target Audience Analysis (TAA), COA development, narrative design, and risk assessment.
Collaborates closely with planners, analysts, behavioral scientists, content developers, and assessment teams to ensure OIE plans, messaging, and influence approaches are culturally informed, behaviorally realistic, and ethically sound.
Advises on cultural resonance, social norms, and potential unintended effects, helping mitigate risk and improve campaign effectiveness.
Supports the development of assessment frameworks by identifying behaviorally valid indicators and proxies, interpreting results in context, and contributing to lessons learned and plan adaptation.
Ensures research methods and findings are rigorous, transparent, and compliant with applicable authorities and ethical standards, preserving commander trust and analytic credibility.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 13+ years experience. Years of comparable experience can be used in lieu of degree.
• (HS diploma 17+ years, Associates 15+ years, Masters 10+ years)
• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher Security Clearance Requirement

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

About the Role

Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

Behavioral Science Expertise
Research Design and Implementation
Target Audience Analysis
Cultural and Psychological Dynamics Analysis
Ethical Research Practices

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Schedule

Not specified

Requirements

None specified

Skills

Behavioral Science Expertise
Research Design and Implementation
Target Audience Analysis
Cultural and Psychological Dynamics Analysis
Ethical Research Practices

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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