Strategic Social Scientist – National Security Operations

CACI International Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CA​CI International Inc. seeks a Social Scientist to support national security by applying behavioral, cultural, political, and social science research methods.

You will analyze the information environment, audience behaviors, and influence networks to inform operational planning and decision-making in complex environments. This opportunity offers progression from SME to Senior levels and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• MA/MS in behavioral sciences, social sciences, anthropology, sociology or psychology.
• 10+ years supporting military operational planning or assessments (7+ years with BA/BS).
• Experience briefing senior decision-makers (GO/FO/SES) with written concepts.
• Experience designing and evaluating research instruments for military operations.
• Experience integrating data analytics tools, including AI/ML, into assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct campaign and operational level assessments of the information environment using multiple data sources.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research for operational planning in multinational environments.
• Lead analysis using models like HPEM in support of Psychological Operations.
• Develop and track performance measures for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
• Create data collection plans and coordinate stakeholder collection of social, cultural, economic, political, and religious indicators.
• Provide data visualization and translate findings into actionable assessments for decision-makers.
• Design and evaluate surveys, polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
• Develop audience profiles and analyze key communicators, networks, and regional influence.
• Produce formal assessment reports and briefs for Command-and-Control systems.
• Lead innovative social science research initiatives and evaluate external studies for methodological strength.

Skills

Briefing executives

Qualitative & quantitative research

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MA/MS in behavioral sciences

PhD in relevant field

Tools

AI/ML tools

Data visualization

Job description

CA​CI International Inc. seeks a Social Scientist to support national security by applying behavioral, cultural, political, and social science research methods.

You will analyze the information environment, audience behaviors, and influence networks to inform operational planning and decision-making in complex environments. This opportunity offers progression from SME to Senior levels and requires active TS/SCI clearance.