Social Scientist
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:
Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is seeking Social Scientists to support mission-critical efforts that help U.S. and partner forces better understand the human dimension of conflict and competition. By applying behavioral cultural political and social science research methods you will provide data-driven insights that inform operational planning influence activities and strategic decision-making in some of the worlds most complex environments.
Working across Geographic and Functional Combatant Commands you will collaborate with military planners intelligence professionals and operational leaders to assess the information environment analyze audience behaviors and influence networks and evaluate the effectiveness of operations. Your research and analytical expertise will directly contribute to developing evidence-based recommendations that improve mission effectiveness and support national security objectives.
This is an opportunity to apply rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to real-world challenges while influencing operational outcomes at the strategic and operational levels. Candidates who are passionate about human behavior social research and solving complex global problems in dynamic environments will find meaningful opportunities to make a measurable impact while growing their careers with CACI.
Opportunities available at the SME and Senior levels.
Responsibilities:
Conducts campaign and operational level assessments of the information environment using opinion research intelligence operational reporting and social media insights
Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research applying rigorous social science methodologies to support operational planning in multi-national environments
Leads Hierarchy of Psychological Effects Model (HPEM) analysis in support of Psychological Operations
Develop and track measures of performance and effectiveness for OIE IW and Sensitive Activities
Creates data collection plans and coordinate stakeholder collection of social cultural economic political and religious indicators
Provides data visualization and translates empirical research findings into operational assessments for decision-makers
Designs evaluates and oversees opinion research through surveys flash polls focus groups and in-depth interviews
Develops audience profiles and analyzes key communicators networks and regional or transregional state/non-state influence
Creates and delivers formal assessment reports through briefs presentations and inputs to Command-and-Control systems
Leads innovative social science research initiatives and evaluates external studies for methodological strength and operational relevance
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 designingadministeringand/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:
PhD in relevant field
Demonstratedexpertiseapplying 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 TaskForceor similar level
Familiarity with CENTCOM INDOPACOM and/or NORTHCOM AORs
Demonstrated experience supporting formal assessments of Psychological Operations and integration of HPEM
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75200-$158100CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more
