Senior Human Factors Manager – Tampa (MS/PhD)

Exponent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

7% 401(k) employer contribution

Professional development

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Human Factors Scientist for a Manager-level role based in Tampa, FL. Lead multi‑disciplinary projects analyzing human performance in automotive and consumer settings, guiding risk assessments and safety improvements.

You will collaborate with engineers across several practices, develop client relationships, and shape your consulting focus while mentoring junior staff. This role combines research, consulting, and business development within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Experimental, Computational, Developmental or Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field.
• Based in the Tampa, FL area or willing to relocate.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• At least 5 years experience in litigation support, forensics consulting, health and safety investigation, or related field.
• Undergraduate degree in psychology, engineering, or related discipline is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and programming (e.g., Matlab, SAS, SPSS, LabVIEW).
• Experience in developing and managing client relationships; ability to attract projects and develop staff.
• Prototype, research, and publications experience; ability to present to scientific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of consulting activities analyzing human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities in accidents and prevention.
• Conducting on‑site inspections and analyzing human performance related to vehicles and roadways.
• Working on multi‑disciplinary projects, providing case management and data processing support.
• Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, literature, and standards.
• Developing client contacts and preparing summaries of analyses.
• Participating in design and evaluation of warnings and safety information.
• Communicating complex analyses clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Managing projects with cost controls; recruiting and developing junior staff.
• Engaging in marketing and business development for the Human Factors Practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship development

Programmatic design

Project management

Team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Research interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology

Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology

Master's degree with relevant experience

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Engineering (plus)

Tools

Matlab

SAS

SPSS

LabVIEW

Job description

Exponent seeks a Human Factors Scientist for a Manager-level role based in Tampa, FL. Lead multi‑disciplinary projects analyzing human performance in automotive and consumer settings, guiding risk assessments and safety improvements.

You will collaborate with engineers across several practices, develop client relationships, and shape your consulting focus while mentoring junior staff. This role combines research, consulting, and business development within a global firm.