Remote Senior Behavioral Scientist – Policy & Data Innovation

Cayuse Holdings; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match after one year

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse is seeking a Senior Behavioral Scientist to serve as a technical expert and strategic partner, collaborating with clients and data scientists to translate behavioral science into actionable policies and programs for federal agencies.

The role emphasizes senior leadership engagement, mentorship of junior staff, and delivering high‑impact deliverables within established milestones, while aligning with Cayuse values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 7–10+ years in behavioral science applications in government/policy environments.
• Experience designing and evaluating behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior government stakeholders to translate needs into data analytics objectives.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to deploy data‑driven solutions.
• Communicate findings to executive leadership and shape policy or program design.

Skills

Behavioral science

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Communication with leadership

Federal workforce knowledge

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Policy/Behavioral Economics/Psychology/Cognitive Science

Tools

SAS

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Cayuse is seeking a Senior Behavioral Scientist to serve as a technical expert and strategic partner, collaborating with clients and data scientists to translate behavioral science into actionable policies and programs for federal agencies.

The role emphasizes senior leadership engagement, mentorship of junior staff, and delivering high‑impact deliverables within established milestones, while aligning with Cayuse values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity.