Deputy Program Manager, Behavioral Research

Peraton is seeking to hire a Deputy Program Manager - Behavioral Research for a well-established applied research program based out of Columbus, GA.

Location: Columbus, GA. This will be primarily remote/telework, but the person must be local to the Columbus, GA location and able to go on-site regularly and as needed and travel up to 25%. 

In this role, you will:

Be a leading 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:

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary team that conducts 8-10 research projects annually using behavioral science principles, methodologies, and technologies in an applied government setting.
• Serve as a Primary Investigator (PI) on multiple projects.
• Provide direct supervision of ~6 employees, including professional development, annual performance reviews, timecards, certifications, and other administrative supervisory tasks.
• Build and maintain rapport with Contractor Officer Representatives, sub-contractors, and functional support staff.
• Interface with customers and sponsors to meet their requirements, including detailed coordination and briefings to Army leaders.
• Lead business development through proposals and White Papers.
• Conduct quality control and assurance of all research products and deliverables, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• As required, support development of data collection instruments, collect field data, conduct interviews, enter data, conduct quality assurance checks on data, devise analytical approaches, and collate data from various sources.
• Support the development of research results through briefings and technical reports.
• The successful candidate must be proactive, well-organized, and adept at building and maintaining systems and processes for the team.
• The position requires a high degree of professionalism, presence, flexibility, judgment, and discretion.

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Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 6 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated 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 with relevant advanced degree (e.g., Psychology).
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools/platforms: R, Python, Power Bi, Army Vantage or be a former Army ORSA.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Key Attributes:

• Appreciation and passion for applied research and methodologies
• Problem Solver
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Initiative
• Adaptable and flexible