Behavioral Scientist

DEFTEC Corporation • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT.

Requirements

• University Degree in Behavioural Science or a related field
• Five years in the last 10 in the field of applied behavioral science or cognitive effects including understanding of human behaviour, cognitive effects, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstratable experience in applied cognitive effects in the context of organizational transformation.
• 3 years of experience in the last 10 of briefing senior leaders/decision makers.
• 3 years of experience in the last 10 analysing large datasets and understating trends in behavior, sentiment, and cognitive response.
• 3+ years of operational knowledge of anlyzing and mmoedling individuals and target groups responses to various stimui, including messaging, propaganda, and influence tactics.
• Working knowledge of psychological theories related to behavior change, persuasion, and influence, including application in military and political contexts.
• Ability to craft, implement, and assess strategies designed to influence target audience perceptions, behaviors, and decision-making.
• Understanding of persuasion and influence dynamics in the digital information environment, including rapid information dissemination and manipulation risks.
• Experience constructing and delivering compelling narratives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Familiarity with both traditional and modern media platforms, including social media and digital channels, to disseminate influence and strategic communications.
• Ability to work effectively within mixed military and civilian teams, integrating insights from multiple disciplines and functional areas.
• Active Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced skill in constructing and delivering compelling narratives that align with strategic influence and communication objectives.
• Expertise in developing and disseminating persuasive messages that account for cultural, psychological, and contextual factors across diverse or contested audiences.
• Ability to produce persuasive mixed-media content tailored to specific target audiences, including audiences with diverse or conflicting interests.
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to identify trends in behavior, sentiment, and cognitive responses.
• Experience using analytical tools and software for behavioral analysis, psychometrics, and sentiment analysis.
• Ability to develop and manage complex information campaigns to achieve specific goals.

Responsibilities

• Directly supporting a key NATO project within ACT by integrating cognitive effects thinking into product development and execution.
• Designing, executing and analysing experiments within the NATO Command Structure, or NATO exercises.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the NATO Cognitive Warfare Concept.
• Engaging with the Cognitive Warfare Community of Interest at designated workshops, conferences and other associated forums.
• Supporting the design and integration of cognitive and behavioural effects into NATO wargames and exercises.
• Aid with design and implementation of training related to cognitive vulnerability and cognitive enhancement. (individual and whole force).

Benefits

• DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level