Research Associate III

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Research

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Behavioral Sciences, Field Data Collection, Statistical Data Analysis, Survey Research, Technical Support

Certifications:

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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 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.
• 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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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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Silver Spring

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensu