Research Psychologist

ASEC • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Research Psychologist, you will support the FAM2OUS team at NAWCTSD in Orlando, Florida. The Research Psychologist will conduct research in human factors, cognition, and human performance; design studies and performance measures; and apply statistical analysis and data science methods to improve naval aviation training effectiveness. This position will collaborate with FAMOUS team members, government personnel, software developers, and training stakeholders to develop, evaluate, and integrate data management and artificial intelligence tools supporting training and debrief activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology.
• Experience conducting research in human factors, cognition, human performance, or training effectiveness.
• Experience designing research studies, developing performance measures, and applying quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing data and communicating research findings through technical reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and improve training methods, tools, and performance outcomes.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute research in human factors, training, education, human performance, and cognition to address naval aviation training needs.
• Develop research questions, hypotheses, study protocols, data collection plans, and analysis methods to evaluate training effectiveness and human performance.
• Design and evaluate surveys, questionnaires, assessment instruments, and performance measures, including their reliability and validity.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using industry-recognized tools such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel; interpret findings and translate results into recommendations for training improvement.
• Conduct research and develop data science and analysis tools for assessing human factors and performance in naval aviation training.
• Research and evaluate applications of machine learning, deep learning, and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to aviation training data and big data analytics.
• Develop and evaluate data management and data engineering approaches to organize, prepare, integrate, and analyze large aviation training datasets.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to develop, deploy, and integrate data management and AI tools that automate training support, performance analysis, and debrief activities.
• Evaluate DoD-developed data management and analysis software for usability, analytical accuracy, research utility, and suitability for training requirements.
• Assess AI and analytical outputs for accuracy, bias, limitations, and relevance to human performance and training objectives.
• Prepare research reports, technical documentation, presentations, and briefings communicating methods, findings, limitations, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Conduct research and manage data in accordance with applicable human-subjects protections, privacy requirements, and organizational security procedures.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education

What This Job Offers

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