National Security Social Scientist: Behavioral Insights Lead

CACI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I is seeking Social Scientists to support national security efforts, applying behavioral, cultural, political, and social science methods to inform operational planning and decision-making in complex environments. Join a team collaborating with military planners, intelligence professionals, and leaders to assess information environments and influence networks.

You will use qualitative and quantitative methods, develop audience profiles, and deliver formal assessment reports to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• MA/MS in behavioral or social sciences; relevant fields include anthropology, sociology, psychology (10+ years with MA/MS).
• 10+ years’ experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, or sensitive activities (7+ years with BA/BS).
• Experience briefing senior-level decision makers (GO/FO/SES).
• Designing and evaluating research instruments for military operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct campaign and operational level assessments of the information environment using opinion research, intelligence, and social media insights.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research to support operational planning in multinational environments.
• Lead HPEM analysis in support of Psychological Operations.
• Develop and track measures of performance for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
• Create data collection plans and coordinate stakeholder collection of social, cultural, economic, political, and religious indicators.
• Provide data visualization and translate findings into actionable assessments for leadership.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Executive briefings

Research design & methods

Data analysis

Education

MA/MS in behavioral sciences or related field

7+ years with BA/BS in relevant field

Tools

AI/ML tools integration

Job description

CAC I is seeking Social Scientists to support national security efforts, applying behavioral, cultural, political, and social science methods to inform operational planning and decision-making in complex environments. Join a team collaborating with military planners, intelligence professionals, and leaders to assess information environments and influence networks.

You will use qualitative and quantitative methods, develop audience profiles, and deliver formal assessment reports to