Senior Behavioral Scientist - Federal Policy Data (Remote)

Cayuse Holdings; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Senior Behavioral Scientist to act as a technical expert and strategic partner, translating behavioral science into actionable policy insights for federal programs. You will collaborate with clients, senior data scientists, and cross‑functional teams to design, test, and implement data‑driven interventions that improve compliance and operational outcomes.

The role requires presenting to executive leadership, managing multiple projects, and delivering high‑impact

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy or behavioral sciences.
• 7–10+ years applying behavioral science in government or policy settings.
• Experience designing and evaluating behavioral interventions.
• Proficient in experimental design and quantitative analysis.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams on large data projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage government stakeholders to define data-driven strategies.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to deploy solutions.
• Present findings to executives and shape policy or program design.
• Evaluate interventions and translate results into actionable recommendations.

Skills

SAS

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data security

Stakeholder comms

Causal inference

MS Office

Education

Master's or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Public sector tools

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Senior Behavioral Scientist to act as a technical expert and strategic partner, translating behavioral science into actionable policy insights for federal programs. You will collaborate with clients, senior data scientists, and cross‑functional teams to design, test, and implement data‑driven interventions that improve compliance and operational outcomes.

The role requires presenting to executive leadership, managing multiple projects, and delivering high‑impact