U.S. Army Behavioral Research Deputy Program Manager

Peraton • Home, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a U.S. Army Behavioral Research Deputy Program Manager for an applied research program supporting the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) and other government agencies. The position is based in Columbus, Georgia, and is primarily remote/telework. The employee must be local to Columbus, able to work on-site regularly and as needed, and able to travel up to 25%. The role leads a multidisciplinary team conducting 8–10 behavioral research projects annually and serves as a Primary Investigator on multiple projects. It also includes direct supervision of approximately six employees, customer and sponsor coordination, business development, research quality assurance, reporting, and support for research activities such as data collection, analysis, briefings, and technical reports. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of building and maintaining team systems and processes, with professionalism, flexibility, judgment, and discretion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with an MS/MA, or 6 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Army behavioral research projects in Soldier and Leader development, enhancing decision making, accelerated training and skill sustainment, and talent identification.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and be local to Columbus, Georgia, with regular and as-needed on-site availability.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in a behavioral science field such as Psychology or Sociology.
• Former Army field grade officer with a relevant advanced degree, such as Psychology.
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools or platforms such as R, Python, Power BI, or Army Vantage, or experience as a former Army ORSA.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team conducting 8–10 behavioral research projects annually using behavioral science principles, methodologies, and technologies in an applied government setting.
• Serve as a Primary Investigator on multiple projects.
• Directly supervise approximately six employees, including professional development, annual performance reviews, timecards, certifications, and other administrative supervisory tasks.
• Build and maintain rapport with Contracting Officer Representatives, subcontractors, and functional support staff.
• Interface with customers and sponsors to meet requirements, including detailed coordination and briefings to Army leaders.
• Lead business development through proposals and white papers.
• Conduct quality control and assurance of research products and deliverables, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• As required, support the development of data collection instruments, collect field data, conduct interviews, enter data, perform data quality assurance checks, devise analytical approaches, and collate data from various sources.
• Support development of research results through briefings and technical reports.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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