Behavioral Analyst

One Federal Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution seeks a Social Science Data Analyst to support federal personnel security and financial risk research initiatives. The role involves qualitative and quantitative research, SPSS analytics, and producing technical reports and briefing materials for government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a DoD Secret clearance, a relevant social science degree, and 2–3 years of research experience.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant social science field.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in social science or behavioral research.
• Experience in DoD or Federal Government environment preferred.
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research using SPSS or similar tools.
• Strong writing skills with ability to produce reports and summaries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied social science research related to personnel security and financial risk indicators.
• Support qualitative and quantitative research efforts including interviews and literature reviews.
• Utilize SPSS and/or other statistical software to analyze datasets and interpret findings.
• Draft technical reports, APA-style documents, briefing materials and meeting summaries.
• Assist in developing and executing systematic research methodologies and analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with Senior economists to evaluate and interpret statistical findings.
• Synthesize SME, adjudicator, and policy stakeholder input into actionable insights.
• Travel locally within the DMV region to support meetings and research activities.
• Provide analytical support for program evaluations and policy analysis.

Skills

SPSS

Data analysis

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Strong writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Science

Tools

SPSS

Job description

One Federal Solution is seeking a Social Science Data Analyst to support federal personnel security and financial risk research initiatives. The role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing data using SPSS and other statistical tools, developing technical reports and briefing materials, and collaborating with economists, subject matter experts, and government stakeholders to provide actionable insights that support policy development, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making. An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Social Science Data Analyst

• Conduct applied social science research related to personnel security and financial risk indicators.
• Support qualitative and quantitative research efforts, including stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, and data collection activities
• Utilize SPSS and/or other statistical analysis software to analyze datasets and interpret research findings
• Draft and contribute to technical reports, APA-style research documents, briefing materials, and meeting summaries
• Assist in the development and execution of systematic research methodologies and analytical frameworks
• Collaborate and assist Senior economists to evaluate and interpret statistical findings
• Synthesize input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), adjudicators, and policy stakeholders into actionable research insights and recommendations
• Travel locally within the DMV region as needed to support meetings, research activities, and stakeholder engagements
• Provide analytical and research support for program evaluations, policy analysis, and decision-making initiatives

Social Science Data Analyst Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant social science field (experience may substitute for education)
• 2–3 years of professional experience in social science or behavioral research
• Prior experience in a DoD or Federal Government environment strongly preferred, including familiarity with personnel security processes
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research using tools such as SPSS
• Strong writing skills with experience drafting reports, summaries, or APA-style documentation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.