Behavioral Scientist/Social Scientist

Behavioral Scientist/Social Scientist PKH Enterprises - 3.7 Chevy Chase, MD Job Details 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Managing scientific research projects Case assessment Behavioral psychological assessments Project timeline management Collaborating with government agencies Individual psychological assessments Behavior analysis Mental health assessments Managing projects Intelligence community Full Job Description PKH Enterprises is hiring! We are currently looking to fill vacancies to support existing government contracts and anticipated contract awards. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, professional environment with opportunities to advance and grow with our company, we are interested in talking with you. A list of available positions are listed below. If you think you have what it takes to deliver exceptional service to our growing list of government and private-sector clients, send your resume and a cover letter to . Benefits PKH Enterprises offers competive pay and a generous benefit package that includes: Paid vacation and sick leave 401(k) with matching contributions Medical and Dental Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Short-term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Supplimental Insurance Options Training and Certifications Behavioral Scientist/Social Scientist Behavioral Scientist/Social Scientist Seeking an experienced Behavioral Scientist for our insider threat operational requirements on a mission-focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in downtown Washington DC. Successful candidate in this position will conduct behavioral research and assessments with the goal of informing the development of insider threat and security policies and procedures within a government agency. The Scientist may, among other tasks, be expected to conduct interviews, pilot studies, surveys, case studies, and program evaluations; develop metrics; analyze qualitative and quantitative data; and manage research projects. Responsibilities Provide psychological services to include participation in meetings and briefings for specific mission-related initiatives. Prepare and conduct behavioral assessments. Assist in identifying a source's key personality traits, sources of social and professional influence, psychological strengths, and vulnerabilities. Provide expertise in managing and testing of sources. Integrate knowledge of a source's background and personality into a formal written operational/behavioral assessment. Make appropriate recommendations in challenging, ambiguous or emergency situations to facilitate the government's decision-making process. Be able to assess a source's integrity and competence in the context of past behavior and current behavior.

Requirements:

Candidates should have the ability to work independently on their assigned topics, develop appropriate project timelines, lead well-organized meetings and briefings. Experience working in the Intelligence Community. Possess knowledge and practice of applied behavior analysis. Ability to integrate knowledge of a source's background and personality into a formal written operational/behavioral assessment. Experience working with relevant source and case files, to include utilization of advanced source vetting and validating tools. Experience working with sources and expertise in assessing a source's psychological strengths and vulnerabilities. Experience working with analysts to provide time-dominant, science-based, direct and indirect psychological assessments based on displayed indicators and human factors. Experience with writing and briefing. Candidates must be able to work with multiple IC agencies and entities both within and outside of the agency. Master's Degree or a Doctoral degree from an accredited college/university with specialization in behavioral psychology OR social sciences, along with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. Must have a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred qualification:

Knowledge of topics like counterintelligence, personnel security and/or insider threats. PhD in Psychology or Social Science or Behavioral Science.

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To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat formats. Documents submitted in other formats may not be reviewed. Please include your contact information in the body of the email. PKH Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. PKH Enterprises, LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as great long-term career opportunities.