Sr Associate Research Scientist

Peraton is seeking to hire Sr Associate Behavioral Research Scientist. 

 

Location: Full remote.

 

Overview: 

 

Peraton is seeking an Sr Associate Behavioral Research Scientist to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals supporting the Department of Defense. This role contributes to innovative research across the Military Services, focusing on areas such as:

• Service member and dependent wellness.
• Suitability for Military Service.
• Evaluation of behavioral interventions.
• Implementation and assessment of automated solutions for staffing, manning, and training development.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct applied behavioral science research using established methodologies and technologies.
• Code and analyze text data with precision and accuracy.
• Perform literature reviews and collect field data via interviews and focus groups.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and timely delivery of research products.
• Interface with Military stakeholders to support implementation of findings and solutions.

Contribute to a range of Federal behavioral science initiatives, including:

• Research design development
• Training content creation
• Survey administration and focus group facilitation
• Data cleaning, transformation, and analysis
• Statistical and qualitative research
• Technical report writing and briefing preparation
• Coordination with virtual research teams

Current Research Areas: 

• Personnel Security Clearances
• Personnel Placement and Suitability
• Suicide Prevention
• Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
• Espionage and Insider Threat

 

 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Degree in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice) and 2 years of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated strong client communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science discipline.
• Experience conducting applied social or behavioral science research.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.