Peraton is hiring a Behavioral Research Scientist / Secret / GA

Peraton is seeking to hire a Behavioral Research Scientist with a well-established applied research program based out of Columbus, GA Location: Remote role; 25% travel; must be able to come on-site as needed, so local to the Columbus, GA area.   This role will be a 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: Conduct research using behavioral science principles, methodologies, and technologies in an applied government setting Collect field data, conduct interviews, enter data, and conduct quality assurance checks on data Support the development of research results through briefings and technical reports Work cooperatively with team members to ensure research products' quality, timeliness, and accuracy Interface with customers and sponsors to meet their requirements, including detailed coordination Brief Army personnel, observe training events, capture details of training events, and assess training outcomes Work as part of a team, devise analytical approaches, develop data collection instruments, and collate data from various sources The successful candidate must be proactive, well-organized, dependable, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision The position requires a high degree of professionalism, presence, flexibility, judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently This position is remote but includes travel up to 25% Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 2 years with BS/BAdegree; or an MS/MA degree. 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 - definitely preferred. Former Army field grade officer or Senior non-commissioned officer with relevant advanced degree Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools/platforms: R, Python, Power Bi, Army Vantage