[Hiring] STATISTICAL and PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL @Advent Services

Role Description

The contractor employee shall provide subject matter expertise to USAFSAM Department of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM/FE), Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Division (FES), Aeromedical Operational and Clinical Psychology Branch (USAFSAM/FESP) to expand consultation and research capabilities, intended to improve capabilities for assessing, monitoring, training, and treating airmen in high risk, high demand career fields throughout their lifecycle relevant to readiness, health, and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree specializing in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or a related Psychology discipline.
• Expert knowledge with at least 5 years of experience in:
  • 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.
  • Designing and conducting statistical data analysis using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, etc.
  • Developing products presenting research outcomes (e.g., statistical results and interpretations), including professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports.
  • Engaged in administrative management regarding study design, methodology, and dissemination of results regarding empirically based human performance research studies.
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

Requirements

• Highly desired qualifications include:
  • 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.
  • Experience with human performance and behavioral science research within the Department of War (DoW).
  • Experience developing and administering comprehensive, validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based capabilities.
  • Experience as an author of publications in peer-reviewed journals or official USAF/DoW technical reports in behavioral science.
  • Certification in administering psychological assessments (e.g., NEO, Hogan, EQ-i) and providing individualized feedback.

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, and 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.
• 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 processes with project team members, which shall include acquisition, input, maintenance, and electronic management of data.