Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Research Associate III and make an impact on WRAIR's Center for Military Psychiatry and Neurosciences (CMPN), Research Transition Office (RTO). While you help us advance the mission, we'll help you build your skills and advance your career. RTO is comprised of a team of research scientists and support staff focused on creating evidence-based knowledge products and interventions to optimize service member readiness and performance, as well as enhance the resilience of service members, their support circles, and DoD civilians. Products developed, analyzed, and presented by the RTO are regularly used by enterprise leadership to inform doctrine, practices, education, training, and policies.
Responsibilities for this position include:
• Participates in research and development activities in support of behavioral health efforts for the military. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data.
• Assists with preparing manuscripts, writing technical reports and developing presentations of data for various audiences.
• Assists with curriculum development to update training lessons in psychology-related courses.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Expected to prepare for and travel frequently to provide support for on-site data collections at military installations. Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Master's degree in Behavioral Science or relevant experience and a minimum of 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (Behavioral/Social Sciences)
- Required Experience: Must be proficient with or willing to learn statistical programs such as SPSS, STATA, or R for data manipulation and statistical analyses as well as Remark Office Software and online survey instruments (such as Qualtrics) for both the creation of surveys and the scanning of surveys.
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated experience working in a military environment (data, population, etc.)
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
- US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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Work Requirements
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Years of Experience
2 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s),
or degree
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Certification
Travel Required
25-50%
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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $66,602 - $80,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.