Human Factors and Experimental Design Specialist

Battelle • Washington, DC

3d • $65,300 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Join Battelle's Critical Infrastructure business and become part of a team where science solves real-world challenges. At Battelle, we are problem solvers and pioneers, dedicated to advancing scientific innovation, engineering excellence, and technology development. Our experts bring unparalleled experience in research and development, systems integration, and program and operations management to deliver energy, carbon management, and transportation infrastructure solutions that address today's most pressing challenges. We empower discovery through independent thinking and a cross-disciplinary approach, helping our clients build resilient, secure, and sustainable systems in an ever-evolving world. At Battelle, you will be at the forefront of securing the future of our nation's critical infrastructure, making a meaningful impact.
We are currently seeking a Human Factors & Experimental Design Specialist. This position is a full-time, on-site opportunity located in Arlington, Virginia.
Battelle's Critical Infrastructure group is seeking an entry-level specialist with a background in psychology and strong quantitative skills to support the research, development, test, and evaluation of security systems and technology for the Department of Homeland Security. The selected candidate will be based at Battelle's Crystal City Operations in Arlington, Virginia.
This role requires direct and regular client interaction, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Work is performed both in the field and at various laboratory environments, supporting senior subject matter experts across a range of human factors and operational assessment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university
• 0–2 years of technical work experience
• Familiarity with basic statistical tests, power analyses, and confidence intervals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact directly and regularly with clients
• Ability to work both independently as a self-starter and collaboratively as part of a team
• Travel of at least 25% is required
• Applicants must be sole U.S. citizens with the eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and TSA Security Suitability

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science (MS) degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Current, active DOD Secret Security Clearance
• Current TSA Security Suitability
• Experience in the test and evaluation of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) for the TSA
• Additional proficiency in R or other statistical data analysis packages

Responsibilities

• Supporting test planning, experimental design, data collection, data reduction and analysis, and technical report writing
• Applying knowledge of human factors, operations research, physical security applications, and proof-of-concept projects to formal operational assessments
• Conducting basic statistical analyses including power analyses, confidence intervals, and standard hypothesis testing
• Utilizing Excel for data analysis and visualization; applying additional tools such as R or other data analysis packages where applicable
• Supporting communications and briefings with vendors and stakeholders
• Interacting directly and regularly with clients, preparing clear documentation using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• hybrid arrangement: 60% in-office and 40% remote
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

What This Job Offers

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