behavioral scientist

Leidos

<div>Description
Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Behavioral Scientist to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. This position will support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by applying behavioral science principles to influence target audiences, optimize communication strategies, and assess the effectiveness of OIE activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral science, psychology, or a related field, with experience in developing, implementing, and assessing influence strategies in a defense or intelligence context. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:<ul><li>
AFRICOM</li><li>
CENTCOM</li><li>
SOUTHCOM</li><li>
EUCOM</li><li>
INDOPACOM</li><li>
NORTHCOM</li></ul>
Possible locations for this position are as follows:<ul><li>
MacDill (Tampa, FL)</li><li>
Al Udeid (Qatar)</li><li>
Fort Meade (Maryland)</li><li>
Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)</li><li>
Camp Humphreys (Korea)</li><li>
Arifjan (Kuwait)</li><li>
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)</li><li>
Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)</li><li>
Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)</li><li>
Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)</li><li>
Southcom (Doral, FL)</li><li>
JB San Antonio (Texas)</li><li>
Stuttgart (Germany)</li><li>
Vicenza (Italy)</li><li>
Tyndall AFB (Florida)</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Support the Leidos analytics and assessment team in constructing and modifying research design.</li><li>
Contribute to design of opinion research and interpretation of findings. Examples of opinion research includes survey, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.</li><li>
Conduct behavioral analysis of target audiences to identify psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing behavior.</li><li>
Design and implement influence strategies, including message development, narrative crafting, and media selection.</li><li>
Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP, and MISO teams to integrate behavioral science insights into operational planning.</li><li>
Conduct post-operation assessments to measure the effectiveness of influence activities and refine approaches.</li><li>
Develop metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of influence strategies on target audiences.</li><li>
Provide subject matter expertise in cognitive and behavioral sciences for OIE planning and execution.</li><li>
Present research findings and analysis to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.</li><li>
Define use cases and key questions or topics to ensure that data visualization and quantitative analysis can be completed to support mission needs.</li><li>
Review studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity and other strength factors for potential use in theater.</li><li>
Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.</li></ul> 
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field</li><li>
3+ years of experience in behavioral analysis, influence operations, or a related field, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment (bachelor's degree and additional years of experience also acceptable)</li><li>
Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations</li><li>
Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaigns</li><li>
Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies</li><li>
Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling</li><li>
Strong analytical skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly</li><li>
Active TS/SCI security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related field</li><li>
Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities</li><li>
Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories</li></ul>
EIO2024
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don&rsquo;t wear capes (they&rsquo;re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for &ldquo;how it&rsquo;s always been done.&rdquo;<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Original Posting:</h2>
July 25, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Pay Range:</h2>
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: 1uhdi4ZTTezz2c/YdIpzAwTM0YREps7gtfnTlF8hNMr+zQZTJMud0d4Wv53e9yvoJSWMX4phaaEFfHQ3x88JQMFPFS9Yfa9z12MOOucKgUqjIQxUfq/8Sh9MW+Do8ZaXGNYjtWWiUdtdPOFzHejZwRFt4pwGSYYooMMUateD47n6KqWNn97LG8DCz86qsiF2Q6RliP3kd7HLNQ==</div>

Behavioral Scientist

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Behavioral Scientist to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL.
 
 This position will support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by applying behavioral science principles to influence target audiences, optimize communication strategies, and assess the effectiveness of OIE activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral science, psychology, or a related field, with experience in developing, implementing, and assessing influence strategies in a defense or intelligence context.
 
 This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
 
 
 
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 AFRICOM
 </li>
 <li>
 CENTCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 SOUTHCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 EUCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 INDOPACOM
 </li>
 <li>
 NORTHCOM
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 MacDill (Tampa, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 Al Udeid (Qatar)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Meade (Maryland)
 </li>
 <li>
 Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Camp Humphreys (Korea)
 </li>
 <li>
 Arifjan (Kuwait)
 </li>
 <li>
 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
 </li>
 <li>
 Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Southcom (Doral, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 JB San Antonio (Texas)
 </li>
 <li>
 Stuttgart (Germany)
 </li>
 <li>
 Vicenza (Italy)
 </li>
 <li>
 Tyndall AFB (Florida)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Leidos analytics and assessment team in constructing and modifying research design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to design of opinion research and interpretation of findings. Examples of opinion research includes survey, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct behavioral analysis of target audiences to identify psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and implement influence strategies, including message development, narrative crafting, and media selection.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP, and MISO teams to integrate behavioral science insights into operational planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct post-operation assessments to measure the effectiveness of influence activities and refine approaches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of influence strategies on target audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide subject matter expertise in cognitive and behavioral sciences for OIE planning and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present research findings and analysis to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define use cases and key questions or topics to ensure that data visualization and quantitative analysis can be completed to support mission needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity and other strength factors for potential use in theater.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience in behavioral analysis, influence operations, or a related field, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment (bachelor's degree and additional years of experience also acceptable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaigns
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
 </li>
 <li>
 Active TS/SCI security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 EIO2024
 
 
 Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
 
 
 We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don&rsquo;t wear capes (they&rsquo;re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for &ldquo;how it&rsquo;s always been done.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 Original Posting
 
 
 
 July 25, 2025
 
 
 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
 
 
 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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<div>Description
Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Behavioral Scientist to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. This position will support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by applying behavioral science principles to influence target audiences, optimize communication strategies, and assess the effectiveness of OIE activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral science, psychology, or a related field, with experience in developing, implementing, and assessing influence strategies in a defense or intelligence context. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Possible locations for this position are as follows:<ul><li>
AFRICOM</li><li>
CENTCOM</li><li>
SOUTHCOM</li><li>
EUCOM</li><li>
INDOPACOM</li><li>
NORTHCOM</li></ul>
Possible locations for this position are as follows:<ul><li>
MacDill (Tampa, FL)</li><li>
Al Udeid (Qatar)</li><li>
Fort Meade (Maryland)</li><li>
Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)</li><li>
Camp Humphreys (Korea)</li><li>
Arifjan (Kuwait)</li><li>
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)</li><li>
Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)</li><li>
Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)</li><li>
Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)</li><li>
Southcom (Doral, FL)</li><li>
JB San Antonio (Texas)</li><li>
Stuttgart (Germany)</li><li>
Vicenza (Italy)</li><li>
Tyndall AFB (Florida)</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Support the Leidos analytics and assessment team in constructing and modifying research design.</li><li>
Contribute to design of opinion research and interpretation of findings. Examples of opinion research includes survey, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.</li><li>
Conduct behavioral analysis of target audiences to identify psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing behavior.</li><li>
Design and implement influence strategies, including message development, narrative crafting, and media selection.</li><li>
Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP, and MISO teams to integrate behavioral science insights into operational planning.</li><li>
Conduct post-operation assessments to measure the effectiveness of influence activities and refine approaches.</li><li>
Develop metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of influence strategies on target audiences.</li><li>
Provide subject matter expertise in cognitive and behavioral sciences for OIE planning and execution.</li><li>
Present research findings and analysis to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.</li><li>
Define use cases and key questions or topics to ensure that data visualization and quantitative analysis can be completed to support mission needs.</li><li>
Review studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity and other strength factors for potential use in theater.</li><li>
Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.</li></ul> 
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field</li><li>
3+ years of experience in behavioral analysis, influence operations, or a related field, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment (bachelor's degree and additional years of experience also acceptable)</li><li>
Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations</li><li>
Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaigns</li><li>
Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies</li><li>
Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling</li><li>
Strong analytical skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly</li><li>
Active TS/SCI security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related field</li><li>
Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities</li><li>
Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories</li></ul>
EIO2024
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don&rsquo;t wear capes (they&rsquo;re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for &ldquo;how it&rsquo;s always been done.&rdquo;<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Original Posting:</h2>
July 25, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Pay Range:</h2>
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: BmvURBeg52goSmxpud2pxOymo1V+4wfmMwOjBrctCYKkFGh0tvzeeWTXRrGn7qMQaX4AiwVBpRXV5Bs5LwrVqe09o/dom/AqQLaXXatC86TiTlg/ZnhAcD6Xi2srG9+bHkVxJQ5IGj5Isw9SG8k7RCds6T40ewxffmlRkLsP7KDbBXYHIW0m8UfSde57USt9XM+MZcvJdUX70w==</div>

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Behavioral Scientist to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL.
 
 This position will support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by applying behavioral science principles to influence target audiences, optimize communication strategies, and assess the effectiveness of OIE activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral science, psychology, or a related field, with experience in developing, implementing, and assessing influence strategies in a defense or intelligence context.
 
 This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
 
 
 
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 AFRICOM
 </li>
 <li>
 CENTCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 SOUTHCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 EUCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 INDOPACOM
 </li>
 <li>
 NORTHCOM
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 MacDill (Tampa, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 Al Udeid (Qatar)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Meade (Maryland)
 </li>
 <li>
 Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Camp Humphreys (Korea)
 </li>
 <li>
 Arifjan (Kuwait)
 </li>
 <li>
 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
 </li>
 <li>
 Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Southcom (Doral, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 JB San Antonio (Texas)
 </li>
 <li>
 Stuttgart (Germany)
 </li>
 <li>
 Vicenza (Italy)
 </li>
 <li>
 Tyndall AFB (Florida)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Leidos analytics and assessment team in constructing and modifying research design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to design of opinion research and interpretation of findings. Examples of opinion research includes survey, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct behavioral analysis of target audiences to identify psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and implement influence strategies, including message development, narrative crafting, and media selection.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP, and MISO teams to integrate behavioral science insights into operational planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct post-operation assessments to measure the effectiveness of influence activities and refine approaches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of influence strategies on target audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide subject matter expertise in cognitive and behavioral sciences for OIE planning and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present research findings and analysis to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define use cases and key questions or topics to ensure that data visualization and quantitative analysis can be completed to support mission needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity and other strength factors for potential use in theater.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience in behavioral analysis, influence operations, or a related field, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment (bachelor's degree and additional years of experience also acceptable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaigns
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
 </li>
 <li>
 Active TS/SCI security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 EIO2024
 
 
 Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
 
 
 We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don&rsquo;t wear capes (they&rsquo;re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for &ldquo;how it&rsquo;s always been done.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 Original Posting
 
 
 
 July 25, 2025
 
 
 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
 
 
 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Behavioral Scientist to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL.
 
 This position will support Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) by applying behavioral science principles to influence target audiences, optimize communication strategies, and assess the effectiveness of OIE activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral science, psychology, or a related field, with experience in developing, implementing, and assessing influence strategies in a defense or intelligence context.
 
 This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
 
 
 
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 AFRICOM
 </li>
 <li>
 CENTCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 SOUTHCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 EUCOM
 </li>
 <li>
 INDOPACOM
 </li>
 <li>
 NORTHCOM
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Possible locations for this position are as follows:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 MacDill (Tampa, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 Al Udeid (Qatar)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Meade (Maryland)
 </li>
 <li>
 Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
 </li>
 <li>
 Camp Humphreys (Korea)
 </li>
 <li>
 Arifjan (Kuwait)
 </li>
 <li>
 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
 </li>
 <li>
 Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
 </li>
 <li>
 Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
 </li>
 <li>
 Southcom (Doral, FL)
 </li>
 <li>
 JB San Antonio (Texas)
 </li>
 <li>
 Stuttgart (Germany)
 </li>
 <li>
 Vicenza (Italy)
 </li>
 <li>
 Tyndall AFB (Florida)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Leidos analytics and assessment team in constructing and modifying research design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to design of opinion research and interpretation of findings. Examples of opinion research includes survey, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct behavioral analysis of target audiences to identify psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and implement influence strategies, including message development, narrative crafting, and media selection.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP, and MISO teams to integrate behavioral science insights into operational planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct post-operation assessments to measure the effectiveness of influence activities and refine approaches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop metrics and analytical tools to evaluate the impact of influence strategies on target audiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide subject matter expertise in cognitive and behavioral sciences for OIE planning and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present research findings and analysis to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define use cases and key questions or topics to ensure that data visualization and quantitative analysis can be completed to support mission needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity and other strength factors for potential use in theater.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience in behavioral analysis, influence operations, or a related field, preferably within a defense or intelligence environment (bachelor's degree and additional years of experience also acceptable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaigns
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
 </li>
 <li>
 Active TS/SCI security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 PhD in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 EIO2024
 
 
 Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
 
 
 We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don&rsquo;t wear capes (they&rsquo;re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for &ldquo;how it&rsquo;s always been done.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 Original Posting
 
 
 
 July 25, 2025
 
 
 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
 
 
 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Behavia - Behavioral Public Policy and Economics

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 Are you a passionate researcher with experience in designing, executing, and analyzing behavioral experiments? Are you interested in applying your skills in commissioned research and helping stress-test public policies? If so, we would love to hear from you!
 
 
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 Behavia is looking for several candidates at different levels (Junior, Senior, and Director) to join our growing teams in Europe and Saudi Arabia as
 
 
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 BEHAVIORAL SCIENTISTS
 
 
 
 
 JUNIOR/SENIOR/DIRECTOR LEVEL
 
 
 
 
 50%-100% FTE
 
 
 
 
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 WHO WE ARE
 
 
 
 Behavia is a leading behavioral science consultancy operating in Europe and Saudi Arabia. We apply behavioral insights to tackle policy and societal challenges by conducting field, online, and survey experiments. Working closely with our clients, we rigorously test which solutions work best under controlled conditions. Our growing team is passionate about translating research insights into practice, thereby making a meaningful impact.
 
 
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 JUNIOR/SENIOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST
 
 
 
 If you have recently completed your Master or PhD and want to start or advance your career in behavioral sciences, this role is for you. As a (Junior/Senior) Behavioral Scientist, you will work closely with Behavia&rsquo;s directors on projects for public sector clients in Europe and Saudi Arabia. You will be part of small, dynamic teams, contributing your analytical and communicative skills to support research experimentation, and policy advising.
 
 
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 Your tasks
 
 
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 Conducting background research and literature reviews
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 Designing and programming behavioral experiments and surveys
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 Analyzing client data and experimental results
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 Presenting insights to clients and stakeholders
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 Your profile
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s or PhD in Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, or a related field
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 Experience in programming experiments and/or surveys
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 Ability to explain complex experiments to non-academic audiences
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 Strong statistical skills (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, Python)
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 Proficiency in PowerPoint
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 Ability to work remotely in an international team
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 Fluency in English (mandatory), Arabic or German is a plus
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 DIRECTOR
 
 
 
 If you have a strong track record in delivering outstanding research or consulting projects and enjoy working at the intersection of applied research, behavioral science, and public policy, we would like to meet you. As a director at Behavia, you will take on leadership responsibilities and work closely with Behavia&rsquo;s managing directors, researchers, and partners to deliver the best results for our clients.
 
 
 
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 Your tasks
 
 
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 Leading smaller teams and managing projects from start to finish
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 Being the main point of contact for our clients, organizing project plans and overall project coordination
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 Developing conceptual solutions and driving their implementation
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 Guiding behavioral scientists in data collection, analysis, and reporting
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 Presenting key insights to high-level stakeholders and policymakers
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 Your profile
 
 
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 A minimum of five years of professional experience in applying behavioral sciences and experimental research in the public or private sector
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 PhD in Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, or a related field
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 Proven experience in consulting and leading multi-stakeholder projects
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 Proven experience in developing presentations, policy reports, or frameworks
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 Proven experience in experimental design, survey programming, and data analysis
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 Proven ability to communicate complex research to non-expert audiences
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 Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple interrelated deliverables within tight deadlines
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 Strong leadership and client management skills
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 Ability to work remotely and collaborate in an international setting
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 Fluency in English (mandatory), Arabic or German is a plus
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 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
 
 
 
 
 Locations
 
 
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 Europe: Fully remote work with occasional travels to connect with colleagues and clients in person
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 Saudi Arabia: Mainly on-site work at our clients&rsquo; premises, otherwise remote working
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 People
 
 
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 Colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds, different cultures and nationalities
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 Contracts
 
 
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 Direct hire for EU nationals in Germany, Portugal, Austria, or Greece
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 Direct hire for Saudi nationals in Saudi Arabia
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 Freelance agreements for other nationalities - please note that Behavia cannot sponsor Iqama/work visas
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 Work-live balance
 
 
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 Arrangements from 50% to 100% FTE (full-time equivalent) are possible
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 Duration
 
 
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 Fixed term contract for 12 months with potential for extension
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 Compensation
 
 
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 Europe: Salaries are based on TV&ouml;D/Bund pay scale with Level 13 for Junior/Senior roles and Level 15 for Director roles
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 Saudi Arabia: Please state your salary expectations in your application
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 We look forward to receiving your application, including a short letter of motivation, your CV, and your earliest starting date. The positions remain open until filled.
 
 
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 CONTACT
 
 
 
 Dr. Anja Reitemeyer, Managing Director
 
 
 E-Mail hr@behavia.de
 
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Amentum

<div>Amentum is seeking a Behavioral Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in Washington, D.C. With options of other locations such as West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Newport News, VA.
Responsibilities Serves as Behavioral Analyst, specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:<ul>
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Provide individualized consultations to IN management in regard to behavioral indicators that may impact placement or retention of DOE/NNSA personnel in high-risk assignments.</li>
<li>Conduct presentations and courses that demonstrate strong, recognizable expertise in behavioral dynamics; and that enable recipients to recognize, understand, and mitigate national security-related vulnerabilities and threats associated with foreign intelligence operatives and trust-betraying insiders.</li>
<li>Providing specific psychological consultations to IN investigative elements regarding Subject behavioral motivations and intentions, and formulating related interactions strategies in support of highly sensitive investigations that have significant national security implications.</li>
<li>Engage in behavioral consulting with other DOE/NNSA elements to ensure that CI-related objectives and values are directly considered or factored into decisions affecting major operational activities, including such matters as adjudicating clearances, promoting sound personnel security practices, and insider threats..</li>
<li>Conduct interviews and/or assessments of candidates who are under consideration for DOE/NNSA high risk access at HQs and, when applicable, at field sites. The goal of these interviews shall be to determine the nature of concerning behaviors candidates may have which may adversely impact national security and affect decisions regarding high-risk placements.</li>
<li>Participate in the development, delivery, and updating awareness education content in support of various training courses regarding a variety of national security-related behavioral issues. These issues vary but would include preventing and detecting espionage; recognizing trust betrayal motivations; and identifying psychological behavioral issues that could impact access determinations and that may have implications for the national security.</li>
<li>Participate in developing, advising on, and/or providing content information for deployment in state-of-the-art computerized software applications and/or other assessment instruments used to detect divided loyalties and trust betrayal vulnerabilities, as well as to instill countermeasures that preserve national security.</li>
<li>Brief the results of medical and/or psychological assessments to select DOE/NNSA management officials who are responsible for maintaining program security and/or administering access eligibility determinations.</li>
<li>Participate and/or testify in administrative hearing or proceedings as an expert witness, when called upon by the DOE to support findings and conclusions from medical and/or psychological consulting engagements, as they may impact DOE/NNSA access eligibility decisions and clearance adjudications. Conducting interviews, behavioral assessments and briefings throughout the DOE complex.</li>
<li>Document the psychological &ldquo;lessons learned&rdquo; from reviews or inquiries conducted by DOE/NNSA CI personnel or acquired through relevant data sources from other Intelligence and National Security agencies to identify the human behaviors and attitudes that are linked to espionage, terrorism, sabotage, insider trust betrayals, security violations, cyber-related vulnerabilities and infractions, and other matters of CI significance.</li>
<li>Provide situational support to senior management initiatives regarding psychological factors impacting CI Insider Threat assessments and/or damage control in such areas as espionage, sabotage, terrorism, unusual behaviors or malicious acts in the information technology arena, and other compelling CI concerns.</li>
<li>Provide &ldquo;outreach&rdquo; support within DOE/NNSA as well as outside of DOE, including speaking at Personnel Security (PERSEC) conferences, assisting in training for adjudicators, and meeting with private sector or other federal agencies relative to the Insider Threat mission.</li>
<li>Conduct presentations and courses that demonstrate strong, recognizable expertise in behavioral dynamics; and that enable recipients to recognize, understand, and mitigate national security-related vulnerabilities and threats associated with foreign intelligence operatives and trust-betraying insiders.</li>
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Requirements<ul>
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Active Top Secret Clearance</li>
<li>Advanced degree from an accredited university or college.</li>
<li>Possess at least six (6) years of direct experience in providing psychological consultation services, which were performed in a highly sensitive national security operating environment.</li>
<li>Have knowledge and experience related to identifying and interpreting behaviors associated with national security concerns.</li></ul> 
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.</div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: siKhipR+QaAeL/Z0895Q1PrEPT0K/NxjQ7oKKlm8Y8Orn4Z6GPwThfkCbuKPY7o9Od49n3aPwobblIRCCzN3h3qPgzfNgNrXyjf5pop0iNgIxUh5bqjz6iQHoGdzicrscARlhXNtRDDj+Y07b18lndU45YiaXfzmFXip61ZMoZW8tMhjXLevAW6EjRslSHIZi+5GbxpntlRhWtS0U1u0K7gd4lFq3JqoMpaiuKMU/ES9SmR/ZCRsjA==</div>

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