Remote-Eligible Deputy Director of Social Science Analytics

Defense Human Resources Activity; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, VA seeks a Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director) to lead the Defense Personnel Analytics Center’s research and analytics mission. You will direct scientific vision, ensure methodological rigor, and present findings to senior policymakers, including Congress and OSW.

The role involves supervising a team of senior researchers, coordinating DoD-wide survey policy, and guiding personnel data standards while supporting national security

Qualifications

• Graduate education may count toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application; official transcripts required later.
• Foreign education may be qualifying if evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Direct a nationwide social science research and analytics portfolio with national security implications.
• Oversee scientific validity, rigor, and policy relevance of research and models.
• Supervise senior social scientists, assign work, and develop performance standards.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Graduate education

Job description

Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, VA seeks a Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director) to lead the Defense Personnel Analytics Center’s research and analytics mission. You will direct scientific vision, ensure methodological rigor, and present findings to senior policymakers, including Congress and OSW.

The role involves supervising a team of senior researchers, coordinating DoD-wide survey policy, and guiding personnel data standards while supporting national security