Behavioral Research Scientist

Peraton is seeking to hire a Behavioral Research Scientist with a well-established applied research program based out of Columbus, GA

Location: Remote role; remote but includes travel up to 25%

This role will be a member of the research team, providing support across multiple projects for the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) and other government agencies

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Conduct research using behavioral science principles, methodologies, and technologies in an applied government setting
• Collect field data, conduct interviews, enter data, and conduct quality assurance checks on data
• Support the development of research results through briefings and technical reports
• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure research products' quality, timeliness, and accuracy
• Interface with customers and sponsors to meet their requirements, including detailed coordination
• Brief Army personnel, observe training events, capture details of training events, and assess training outcomes
• Work as part of a team, devise analytical approaches, develop data collection instruments, and collate data from various sources
• The successful candidate must be proactive, well-organized, dependable, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• The position requires a high degree of professionalism, presence, flexibility, judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently
• This position is remote but includes travel up to 25%

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years with BS/BAdegree; or an MS/MA degree.
• Experience supporting Army behavioral research projects
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a Behavioral Science field such as Psychology or Sociology
• Former Army field grade officer or Senior non-commissioned officer with relevant advanced degree
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools/platforms: R, Python, Power Bi, Army Vantage