Social Scientist, Senior

CACI International•Fort Meade, MD

11d•$103,800 - $218,100

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior Social Scientist to support mission-critical irregular warfare and operations efforts that help U.S. and partner forces understand the human dimensions of conflict and competition. The role applies behavioral, cultural, political, and social science research methods to produce data-driven insights for operational planning, influence activities, and strategic decision-making. Working with Geographic and Functional Combatant Commands, the Social Scientist collaborates with military planners, intelligence professionals, and operational leaders to assess the information environment, analyze audience behaviors and influence networks, and evaluate operations. The position applies qualitative and quantitative research to real-world challenges and develops evidence-based recommendations intended to improve mission effectiveness and support national security objectives.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
MA/MS in a relevant field, such as behavioral sciences, social sciences, anthropology, sociology, or psychology.
10 or more years of experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or compartmented activities; 7 years with a BA/BS.
Demonstrated experience briefing or delivering written concepts to executive- or senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision-makers.
Demonstrated experience designing, administering, and/or evaluating research instruments and activities in support of military operations.
Demonstrated experience integrating data analytic tools, including AI/ML-enabled tools, to support assessments and research.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a relevant field.
Demonstrated expertise applying social science and data analysis to military evaluations and assessments for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
Five years of experience supporting military operational assessments and research at the CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force, or similar level.
Familiarity with CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or NORTHCOM areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated experience supporting formal assessments of Psychological Operations and integration of HPEM.

Responsibilities

Conduct campaign- and operational-level assessments of the information environment using opinion research, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.
Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research using rigorous social science methodologies to support operational planning in multinational environments.
Lead Hierarchy of Psychological Effects Model (HPEM) analysis in support of Psychological Operations.
Develop and track measures of performance and effectiveness for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities.
Create data collection plans and coordinate stakeholder collection of social, cultural, economic, political, and religious indicators.
Provide data visualizations and translate empirical research findings into operational assessments for decision-makers.
Design, evaluate, and oversee opinion research using surveys, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
Develop audience profiles and analyze key communicators, networks, and regional or transregional state and non-state influence.
Create and deliver formal assessment reports through briefings, presentations, and inputs to Command-and-Control systems.
Lead innovative social science research initiatives and evaluate external studies for methodological strength and operational relevance.