Social Scientist, Senior

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:

Required

• Active TS/SCI clearancewith Polygraph

• MA/MS in a relevant field (e.g.behavioral sciences, social sciences, anthropology, sociology, psychology)

• 10+ years99 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 designing,administeringand/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 years99 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

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: