Senior Behavioral Scientist

betterup; Bowlin (WV); On-site; USD 165,600 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to BetterUp coaching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Learning and Development stipend

401(k) self‑contribution

Job summary

BetterUp in Bowlin, WV, is seeking a Behavioral Scientist to partner with top executives to shape human capital strategies. This hybrid role emphasizes in-person collaboration. The ideal candidate will lead measurement strategies, advanced analytics, and client storytelling.

This position requires a PhD in Behavioral Science or related fields, and experience in HR, particularly in Talent Development. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible paid time off, and employee coaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in Behavioral Science, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, or closely related field.
• Expertise in HR, particularly Talent Development.
• Experience presenting to executives and large audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design measurement strategies for clients' business outcomes.
• Lead advanced data analysis to uncover insights.
• Develop narratives that translate data into executive insights.

Skills

Behavioral Science expertise

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Agility in ambiguous environments

Education

PhD in Behavioral Science or related field

Job description

As a Behavioral Scientist, you’ll partner directly with executives at the world’s top companies to shape human capital strategies that matter. This is a front‑line, high‑trust, high‑impact seat. If you thrive on building executive relationships, architecting transformation, and making ideas real through people, let’s talk.

We are a hybrid company with a focus on in‑person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week. Our hub locations include: Austin, TX; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying.

Measurement & Value Architecture

• Design and own the end‑to‑end measurement strategy aligned to each client’s purchased solution and stated business outcomes.
• Translate solution capabilities into defensible success metrics, KPIs, and leading indicators of impact.
• Ensure measurement frameworks are statistically sound, scalable, and aligned to client decision‑making.
• Build rigorous ROI models and business cases that quantify the financial and organizational impact of the solution.
• Partner with Sales and Enterprise teams to embed impact narratives into deal strategy and late‑stage sales motions.
• Produce executive‑ready materials that directly support deal expansion, renewal, and upsell conversations.

Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation

• Lead advanced data analysis to identify meaningful patterns, causal signals, and outcome drivers across client datasets.
• Move beyond descriptive analytics to generate insights that explain why outcomes are occurring and what to do next.
• Validate findings against scientific standards to ensure credibility and repeatability.

Data Storytelling & Executive Communication

• Develop high‑impact data narratives that translate complex analyses into clear, compelling executive insights.
• Create and deliver Business Value Reviews that demonstrate measurable value realization.
• Influence senior client stakeholders by connecting data to strategic priorities and operational decisions.

Client Value Realization & Retention

• Act as a core partner in ensuring clients achieve and recognize value from their investment.
• Proactively surface risks to value realization and recommend evidence‑based course corrections.
• Strengthen client trust and long‑term partnerships through credible, outcome‑focused storytelling.

Scientific Integrity & Governance

• Serve as the internal authority responsible for upholding the scientific rigor, validity, and ethical standards of all measurement and analytics work.
• Safeguard the credibility of the company’s science in both client‑facing and internal contexts.
• Bring pattern recognition, coaching mindset, and a high bar for strategic execution to every engagement.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Behavioral Science, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain expertise in behavioral science AND HR (especially Talent Development or Talent Management, L&D, & OD).
• Facilitation and presentation skills, experience presenting to large audiences and executives both virtually and in person.
• Experience researching and understanding businesses including business strategy, identifying business challenges, and applying business acumen.
• Strengths in verbal and written communication, building and delivering presentations, and storytelling.
• Expertise and comfort working with quantitative and qualitative data (basic statistics, examining patterns, developing recommendations based on data).
• Agility and comfort with ambiguity to adapt and adjust to the market, the state of the organization and quickly shifting priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to craft and deliver a narrative that moves hearts and minds.
• Comfort with ambiguity, a bias for action, and a drive to make things better, not just get them done.
• Experience operating inside high‑growth SaaS, human transformation platforms, or people tech companies is a plus.
• A mindset rooted in outcomes, ownership, and long‑term impact.
• Applies AI‑driven tools and insights to enhance client engagement, identify growth opportunities, and improve account performance (e.g., personalization, upsell targeting, churn prediction).
• Uses AI‑generated insights and data analysis to quantify impact on client outcomes (e.g., retention, expansion, ROI) and inform strategic account recommendations.

Benefits

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member.
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Per year:
• All federal/statutory holidays observed.
• 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work).
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back.
• Learning and Development stipend.
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks.
• Year‑round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp.
• 401(k) self‑contribution.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As part of this role, you’ll be eligible for an annual bonus. We’ll provide more details during your interview process.

The base salary range for this role is:

$184,000 – $230,000: New York City and San Francisco

$165,600 – $207,000: All other Hub Offices