Social Science Statistical Analyst

Threat Tec•Tampa, WA

13h

About The Position

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation. We are seeking a PhD-level Social Science Statistical Analyst to support the USSOCOM J39 program , focused on assessing the effectiveness of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP) . This role is critical to bringing analytical rigor and scientific validity to influence operations by transforming complex data into defensible, decision-ready insights . You will develop and refine statistical models, support operational units, and enhance assessment methodologies across the J39 enterprise.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI
PhD in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology, Anthropology, or related field)
Minimum of 5 years (within the last 7 years) in: Social science or market research methodologies Data cleaning, processing, and statistical analysis
Minimum of 5 years developing multivariate statistical models
Minimum of 5 years using statistical analysis software

Nice To Haves

Experience in program evaluation , particularly assessing communication or messaging interventions (1+ year)
Experience supporting: SOF organizations Information Operations (IO) PSYOP or influence missions
Formal coursework or advanced training in program evaluation methodologies
Experience (5+ years preferred) conducting: A/B testing Behavioral response analysis Applied statistical modeling tied to real-world outcomes
Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods to influence and behavior change problems
PhD-level behavioral or quantitative social scientist with applied experience in: Behavioral economics Social psychology Quantitative political science Market research or influence analytics
Preferred experience includes: Supporting USSOCOM, TSOCs, or Joint IO environments Work in DoD influence operations, information warfare, or strategic communications
Candidates may come from: Research organizations (e.g., DARPA, RAND, MITRE) Defense contractors supporting IO/PSYOP analytics Academic institutions conducting applied national security research

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced statistical analysis on OIE and PSYOP assessment data
Clean, process, and manage large, complex datasets
Develop and refine multivariate statistical models
Perform analyses such as: Regression (including multivariate) ANOVA Correlation and distribution analysis A/B testing and response analysis Outlier detection and salience indexing
Translate analytical outputs into clear, mission-relevant insights
Support development of training materials and analytical guidance for subordinate units
Continuously refine analytical methodologies and models
Validate analytical approaches for operational utility and real-world application

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