Research Methodologist / Psychologist - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Research Methodologist / Psychologist - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Xcelerate Solution is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analysts for our client's operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Virginia and Maryland area. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the intelligence community and directly contribute to processes that shape government policy. Candidates will conduct in-depth research, perform rigorous time sensitive analysis, and distill this analysis into actionable insights. Specific areas of expertise and support are need in the following areas: Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in human behavior and the application of psychological principles to the security and/or insider threat areas of focus.
• Development, maintenance, and delivery of science-based behavior and skills assessments, assuring and documenting their continuous scientific integrity consistent with applicable professional standards.
• Excellent teamwork skills - a demonstrated ability to listen, discuss, and collaborate with the objective of maximizing the effectiveness of an outcome.
• High level of integrity in dealing with confidential material.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data collection, advanced statistical analyst, and data management software including R, SPSS, and Excel.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead behavioral science research projects including development, design, data analysis, and reviewing, compiling, writing, and editing research reports, briefings, and summaries to support research findings.

Minimum Requirements:

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
• Typically requires BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
  Doctoral Degree in a Psychology (e.g. Experimental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology) or comparable areas of study or experience to those gained in such a Doctoral Program.
• Minimum five (5) or more years of recent professional research experience as a psychologist; specific work experience in applied behavior science research, research methodology and advanced statistics.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting IC or DoD research elements and program development. This one (1) year of experience may be concurrent with requisite years of experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting IC Security elements, supporting security policy and program development. The one (1) year of experience must be concurrent with requisite years of experience.
• Familiarity with the IC and its components, as well as its missions, disciplines, capabilities, and interrelationships.
• Demonstrated familiarity with appropriate behavior science research, Security Regulations and Policies.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.