Social Scientist, Senior
$71,500–$150,200 year
On-siteTampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct campaign and operational level assessments of the information environment using opinion research, intelligence, and social media insights. Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research applying rigorous social science methodologies to support operational planning in multi-national environments. Lead Hierarchy of Psychological Effects Model (HPEM) analysis and develop performance measures for OIE, IW, and sensitive activities. Create data collection plans, coordinate stakeholder indicators, and deliver formal assessment reports to Command-and-Control systems. Evaluate external studies for methodological strength and oversee opinion research through surveys and interviews. Collaborate with military planners and intelligence professionals to assess audience behaviors and influence networks.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- MA/MS in a relevant field (e.g. behavioral sciences, social sciences, anthropology, sociology, psychology)
- 10+ years' experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments (7 years with BA/BS) for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or compartmented activities)
- Demonstrated experience briefing or delivering written concepts to executive/senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers
- Demonstrated experience designing, administering and/or evaluating research instruments and activities in support of military operations
- Demonstrated experience integrating data analytic tools, to include AI/ML enabled tools, in support of assessments and research
Desired Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field
- Demonstrated expertise applying social science and data analysis to military evaluations and assessments for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities
- 5 years' experience supporting military operational assessments and research at the CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force or similar level
- Familiarity with CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or NORTHCOM AORs
- Demonstrated experience supporting formal assessments of Psychological Operations and integration of HPEM
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