Social Scientist

Basic Qualifications: TS/SCI active clearance Years of Exp/Degree: 8years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD Advanced social science expertise—Regression, SEM, GLMs, Bayesian inference, qualitative methods, NLP. Technicalproficiency—Python, R, SQL, NLP tools, structured/unstructured data processing. Assessment frameworks —MOE/MOP alignment, theories of change, SMART criteria. Research design mastery —Validity, reliability, confounding variables, mixedmethodsapproaches. Communication excellence —Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights. Role Identity & Mission This senior Social Scientist provides strategic analytical leadership, methodological rigor, and subjectmatterexpertisefor global Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP). The role strengthens assessment accuracy by applying advanced social science methodologies, ensuring scientific validity, and translating complex operationalobjectivesinto measurable, evidencebased analytical constructs that informcommanderleveldecision making. Core Responsibilities Advanced social sciencemethodology— Apply rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate operational effectiveness and improve assessment fidelity. Statistical & qualitative analysis— Conduct regression analysis, SEM, GLMs, Bayesian inference, and qualitative coding to analyze structured and unstructured assessment data. Research design & validity— Ensure scientific validity and reliability of data collection efforts, aligning MOE/MOP frameworks with operational plans and campaign structures. Operational objective translation— Work with planners to convert operationalobjectivesinto measurable constructs consistent with SMART criteria. Data processing & tooling— Use Python, R, SQL, and NLP techniques to process, analyze, and interpret behavioral, narrative, and sentiment data. Multisource data integration— Integrate social media analytics, publicly available information, intelligence inputs, surveys, and focus groups while accounting for confounding variables. Trend & relationship analysis— Identify patterns, assess relationships, and contributeevidencebasedconclusions that support operational and strategic decision making. Model development & refinement— Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical models, methodologies, and assessment frameworks. Reporting & visualization— Prepare analytical reports and visualizations that clearly communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. Subject matterexpertise— Provide methodological guidance to distributed assessment teams, ensuring consistency and accuracy across global efforts. Behavioral & sentiment integration— Collaborate with social media analysts to incorporate behavioral indicators and sentiment trends into broader assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr