Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos in Advancing DoD Personnel Assessment
Leidos Health & Services Sector seeks a Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor for its Department of Defense personnel testing mission in Seaside, CA. This role supports high-stakes assessments like the ASVAB, ensuring fairness, reliability, and validity through research and analytics. This posting anticipates future work on a contract delivering scientific, analytic, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct item analyses, test form development, and measurement tool creation.
- Perform data prep, statistical modeling, and psychometric evaluations; draft technical reports.
- Verify scoring, review content, and execute QA for operational testing.
- Organize research data, follow protocols, and support multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in behavioral science +7 years OR Master’s +3 years experience.
- Experience: Test item development, large-scale assessments, human subjects compliance, survey tools.
- Skills: Statistical tools (R/SPSS/SAS/Python), analytical precision, APA/AERA reporting, team collaboration.
- Clearance: US Citizen; DoD CAC/NACI eligible.
Why Leidos?
Enjoy 75% remote flexibility, a disclosed pay range of $87,100-$157,450 (based on experience/location), full-time mid-level role, and benefits like 401(k), health coverage, and growth opportunities. Contribute to DoD’s mission-critical testing enterprise with innovative behavioral science.
Apply now to shape the future of military personnel selection at Leidos.
Locations
- Seaside, California, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Item-level statistical analyses using R, SPSS, SAS, or Pythonintermediate
- Psychometric evaluations and reliability checksintermediate
- Data cleaning, preparation, and exploratory analysisintermediate
- Technical report drafting per APA, AERA, NCME standardsintermediate
- Survey design and automated test development toolsintermediate
- Content reviews, scoring verification, and QA processesintermediate
- Human subjects research compliance (IRB/HSPP/OMB)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in psychology, I-O Psychology, Educational Measurement, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or related field + 7 years experience OR Master’s + 3 years (experience)
- Experience in behavioral science research, test development, personnel assessment (experience)
- Background with large-scale assessments like ASVAB or high-stakes testing (experience)
- US Citizenship; eligible for DoD CAC, FBI fingerprint check, NACI (experience)
- Proficiency in multidisciplinary teams with psychometricians and data scientists (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform item analyses and support test form development
- Conduct data preparation, statistical analysis, psychometric evaluations
- Draft technical reports, documentation, summaries, tables
- Support scoring verification, content reviews, and quality assurance
- Execute research data organization, review, and protocol adherence
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $87,100 - $157,450
- general: 75% remote work eligibility with occasional onsite in Seaside, CA
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- general: 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement
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Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos in Advancing DoD Personnel Assessment
Leidos Health & Services Sector seeks a Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor for its Department of Defense personnel testing mission in Seaside, CA. This role supports high-stakes assessments like the ASVAB, ensuring fairness, reliability, and validity through research and analytics. This posting anticipates future work on a contract delivering scientific, analytic, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct item analyses, test form development, and measurement tool creation.
- Perform data prep, statistical modeling, and psychometric evaluations; draft technical reports.
- Verify scoring, review content, and execute QA for operational testing.
- Organize research data, follow protocols, and support multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in behavioral science +7 years OR Master’s +3 years experience.
- Experience: Test item development, large-scale assessments, human subjects compliance, survey tools.
- Skills: Statistical tools (R/SPSS/SAS/Python), analytical precision, APA/AERA reporting, team collaboration.
- Clearance: US Citizen; DoD CAC/NACI eligible.
Why Leidos?
Enjoy 75% remote flexibility, a disclosed pay range of $87,100-$157,450 (based on experience/location), full-time mid-level role, and benefits like 401(k), health coverage, and growth opportunities. Contribute to DoD’s mission-critical testing enterprise with innovative behavioral science.
Apply now to shape the future of military personnel selection at Leidos.
Locations
- Seaside, California, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Item-level statistical analyses using R, SPSS, SAS, or Pythonintermediate
- Psychometric evaluations and reliability checksintermediate
- Data cleaning, preparation, and exploratory analysisintermediate
- Technical report drafting per APA, AERA, NCME standardsintermediate
- Survey design and automated test development toolsintermediate
- Content reviews, scoring verification, and QA processesintermediate
- Human subjects research compliance (IRB/HSPP/OMB)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in psychology, I-O Psychology, Educational Measurement, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or related field + 7 years experience OR Master’s + 3 years (experience)
- Experience in behavioral science research, test development, personnel assessment (experience)
- Background with large-scale assessments like ASVAB or high-stakes testing (experience)
- US Citizenship; eligible for DoD CAC, FBI fingerprint check, NACI (experience)
- Proficiency in multidisciplinary teams with psychometricians and data scientists (experience)
Responsibilities
- Perform item analyses and support test form development
- Conduct data preparation, statistical analysis, psychometric evaluations
- Draft technical reports, documentation, summaries, tables
- Support scoring verification, content reviews, and quality assurance
- Execute research data organization, review, and protocol adherence
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $87,100 - $157,450
- general: 75% remote work eligibility with occasional onsite in Seaside, CA
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- general: 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Mid-Range Behavioral Science Technical Contributor - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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