Data Collections Task LeaderSenior Contributor

Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Data Collections Task Leader/Senior Contributorto support the Department of Defenses personnel testing and assessment mission. The Data Collections Task Leader/Senior Contributor leads planning and execution of data collection operations including test administration surveys and human subjects research processes.

**This job posting is in anticipation of future work**

The contract provides comprehensive scientific analytic and operational support to the DoD for the development administration evaluation and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research psychometric analysis test development operational test administration data collection statistical modeling and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systemsincluding the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) language proficiency tests and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies analytic products test specifications scoring algorithms technical documentation and system support to ensure the validity reliability fairness and operational effectiveness of DoDs testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation coordination and quality control for assessment administration.

• Manage human subjects protection and compliance including documentation and approvals.

• Lead development of training materials procedures and user guides for administration staff.

• Direct the setup monitoring and verification of computer-based and paper-based data collection.

• Ensure secure handling processing and verification of collected data.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor degree in a behavioral science field plus ten years of related work experience OR a masters in behavioral science field plus five years of related work experience.

• Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan prioritize and manage own work and the work of others.

  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.

  • Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

  • Demonstrated experience leading data collection operations test administration activities or large-scale survey/assessment execution.

  • Strong understanding of research protocols administration procedures and data quality assurance practices.

  • Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures user guides training materials and administration instructions.

  • Proven ability to coordinate logistics scheduling personnel and resources to support operational data collection.

  • Experience ensuring compliance with Human Subjects Protection including knowledge of IRB HSPP or OMB-related documentation.

  • Competence in overseeing secure handling processing and verification of data from computer-based or paper-based administrations.

  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills for interacting with administrators test site staff and technical teams.

  • Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and deadlines.

  • Ability to conduct quality control checks troubleshoot administration issues and ensure accurate and complete data capture.

• Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) Citizenship is required.

• Location: This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with or within the DoD.

• Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.

• Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel testing recruiting or classification processes.

• Knowledge of military accession recruiting and classification processes.

• Experience coordinating or supervising data collection in military government or high-stakes testing environments.

• Familiarity with standardized test administration principles proctoring guidelines or field operations for assessments.

• Experience preparing documentation for OMB clearance IRB submissions or human subjects compliance processes.

• Experience with data entry verification scanning systems digital test delivery platforms or response processing workflows.

• Knowledge of project management practices including task planning workflow oversight and performance monitoring.

• Experience training and supervising field staff test administrators or research assistants.

• Familiarity with basic statistical or analytic tools (R SPSS SAS Excel) used for verifying data completeness and accuracy.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.