Statistical and Psychology Research Professional Security Clearance

Position: STATISTICAL and PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL with Security Clearance
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Statistical and Psychology Research Professional to provide support for our government customer in Dayton, OH at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Position is Fully Remote within the Continental United States with some need for periodic travel. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive study protocol, including hypothesis, methodologies, collection strategies, and overall statistical analysis of study data in consultation with USAFSAM/FESP professional staff.
* Provide customer leadership a relevant scientific literature review and data analyses, as well as participate in related discussions with USAFSAM/FESP staff.
* Confer with and advise USAFSAM/FESP professional staff regarding optimal statistical approaches to analyze study data.
* Perform statistical analyses of study data using descriptive and inferential statistical procedures.
* Minimize any threats to the validity of the statistical products or online data repositories, as well as maintain the data in a secure fashion consistent with IRB protocol and safeguards.
* Maintain confidentiality of screening data, contents of technical reports, and presentation of data deemed sensitive and not releasable to the general public.
* Complete the appropriate IRB paperwork and training requirements for conducting research.
* Prepare reports of scientific/statistical results in support of scientific literature publication, in coordination with USAFSAM/FESP and 711 HPW staff. The number of professional presentations, reports, and papers shall be verified based upon the relevance of research findings, as they become available.
* Expect to travel, as needed, to provide professional support, customer consultations, and research presentations at line leadership meetings and professional conferences.
* Maintain communications with project personnel that facilitate teamwork; adhere to strict confidentiality and classification requirements in all forms of communication.
* Be responsible for data management and coordinating process with project team members, which shall include acquisition, input, maintenance, electronic format products, and storage of all project data. The contractor employee shall assist staff in the collection of assessment data maintenance and downloading into the project database.
* Provide project operations support, to include assistance with USAFSAM/FES research activities and acquisition of data in support of project goals and objectives.
* Arrange, facilitate discussions, and participate in research team meetings, (to include leading a weekly meeting) as needed, to ensure effective communication between research team members as related to the achievement of project research goals.
* If there is an unexpected interruption in research capabilities and/or reduction in workload, support research endeavors in support of additional USAFSAM/FESP related investigations, as required. REQUIRED DEGREE/

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

* Must have a minimum of a Master's degree specializing in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or a related Psychology discipline.
* A Doctoral degree (or Master's degree plus 7+ years of relevant experience) specializing in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or a related Psychology discipline is desired.
* Certification in administering psychological assessments (e.g., NEO, Hogan, EQ-i) and providing individualized feedback is desired. REQUIRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Must have expert knowledge with at least 5 years of experience of database development, gathering and organizing data supporting analyses for a wide range of analytical procedures, research report writing, and developing actionable recommendations for improving human performance based on research.
* Must have at least 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical data analysis using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, etc.
* Must have at least 5 years of experience with developing products presenting research outcomes (e.g., statistical results and interpretations), to include professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports.
* Must have at least 5 years of experience engaged in administrative management with regard to study design, methodology, and dissemination of results regarding empirically based human performance research studies.
* Must be willing and able to have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. DESIRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience with human performance and behavioral science research within the Department of War (DoW) is desired.
* Experience developing and administering comprehensive, validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based capabilities is desired.
* Experience as an author of publications in…