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BLN24

Social Science Research Lead

Mclean, VA · On-site

Social Science Research Lead Position Overview: BLN24 has an exciting opportunity for a Social ... Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple ...

BLN24

Social Science Research Lead

Mclean, VA · On-site

Job Title:  Social Science Research Lead Position Overview: BLN24 has an exciting opportunity for ... Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple ...

Georgia

Institutional Research Analyst

Waco, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

This role requires the ability to apply social science research principles to educational data ... The Analyst works closely with academic programs, institutional leadership, and the Institutional ...

Texas State University

Research Analyst

San Marcos, TX · On-site

$51 - $73/hr

... analytical strategies. Posting Information Posting Information Posting Number Posting Number ... Demonstrated experience designing and applying social science research methodologies.

ISHE

$83 - $138/hr

We are seeking an experienced freelance researcher with advanced skills in data science, research ... data-centric projects from research design and data cleaning through analysis and final ...

University at Buffalo

Senior Research Analyst

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$112K - $112K/yr

Analyze and evaluate data * Write reports This is a pooled posting positions are filled on an as ... Experience conducting interviews, social science research methods, and statistical techniques ...

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Social Science Research Lead

BLN24

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Title:Social Science Research Lead
Position Overview:
BLN24 has an exciting opportunity for a Social Science Research Lead to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This position provides subject matter expertise, scientific leadership, and programmatic support for social, behavioral, and economic sciences (SBES) research that advances NOAA's ability to understand, communicate, and respond to weather, climate, water, and societal challenges. Working closely with NOAA leadership, researchers, Cooperative Institutes, Federal agencies, and academic partners, this individual will strengthen the integration of social science research into NOAA programs, decision support capabilities, and research-to-operations initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support SBES research initiatives, portfolio management, and evaluation of funding programs, cooperative agreements, and scientific partnerships that inform NOAA programs, services, and decision support capabilities.
  • Apply qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research approaches to conduct stakeholder analyses, literature reviews, research syntheses, and program evaluations that identify emerging priorities, research gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support research-to-operations (R2O) and transition-to-operations (T2O) initiatives by integrating social science findings into operational programs, ensuring compliance with IRB, PRA, and research governance requirements.
  • Coordinate scientific workshops, conferences, stakeholder engagements, and interagency collaborations, and prepare technical reports, white papers, briefing materials, presentations, and stakeholder-facing products to communicate research findings and program outcomes.
  • Support compliance activities related to Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), and other research governance requirements.
  • Present research findings at scientific conferences, professional society meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums while contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Economics, Public Policy, Communications, Geography, Psychology, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred, PhD highly desirable.
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience conducting, supporting, evaluating, or leading social science, behavioral science, economic, or interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of SBES research principles, methodologies, and applications, including experience designing or evaluating qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research.
  • Experience preparing technical reports, briefing materials, scientific communications, and stakeholder-facing deliverables, and supporting stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, or cross-organizational initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required NOAA facility, security, and IT access.
What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of - physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
  • Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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