Job Description

Cape Fox is seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team in support of a government customer. This position is contingent upon award. The selected candidate will play a vital role in the development and execution of a comprehensive research study protocol, including hypothesis formulation, methodology design, data collection strategies, and advanced statistical analysis. Responsibilities include conducting scientific literature reviews, advising on optimal statistical approaches, performing descriptive and inferential analyses, and maintaining data security and integrity in compliance with IRB protocols. The candidate will support the preparation of scientific reports and publications, lead and participate in research meetings, assist with data management, and provide operational support for ongoing United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine's Aeromedical Operational and Clinical Psychology Division (USAFSAM/FESP) research activities. Occasional travel may be required to present findings and consult with stakeholders. The role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and adherence to confidentiality and classification standards. This position is contingent upon award.

Core Duties

• 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 with 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 on 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
• Work with USAFSAM/FESP personnel regarding personal limitations on travel schedule
• Maintain communications with project personnel that facilitate teamwork and adhere to strict confidentiality and classification requirements in all forms of communication
• Responsible for data management and coordinating processes with project team members, which shall include acquisition, input, maintenance, electronic format products, and storage of all project data
• Assist staff in the collection of assessment data maintenance and downloading into the project database
• Provide project operations support, including assistance with USAFSAM/FES research activities and acquisition of data in support of project goals and objectives
• Arrange, lead, oversee, 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
  
  

Travel Requirements

10 - 25%

Salary Grade

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree specializing in Research Psychology, ideally in fields of Industrial Organizational, or Applied Social psychology
• Expert knowledge with at least five (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 and behavioral science research
• At least five (5) years of experience with developing products presenting research outcomes (e.g., statistical results and interpretations), including professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports
• At least five (5) years of experience designing and conducting statistical data analysis using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, etc.
• Highly Desired Qualifications
• A doctoral degree specializing in Research Psychology, ideally in fields of Industrial Organizational, or Applied Social psychology is desired
• A strong background in program evaluation, including designing, implementing, and analyzing data to assess program effectiveness is desired
• Experience with human performance and behavioral science research within the Department of Defense (DoD) is desired
• Experience developing and administering comprehensive, validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based capabilities is desired
• Experience presenting statistical results at peer-reviewed national forums (i.e., Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology, American Psychological Association, Aerospace Medicine Association) is desired
• Experience as an author of publications in peer-reviewed journals or official USAF/DoD technical reports in behavioral science with regard to human performance and behavioral science research is desired Some travel may be required
• Must be able to pass a Tier 1 Background Investigation Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Category

Science / Research

Location

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US (Primary)

Education

Professional

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other