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Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

$78K - $104K/yr

... in the , we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Position Summary: The Office of the General Counsel at the Human Rights Campaign is responsible ...

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$62K - $81K/yr

... Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF). This role processes and reviews revenue from multiple funding streams in the general ledger, ensuring compliance with established procedures, Generally ...

Director, Human and Civil Rights

Washington, DC · On-site

$223.99 - $239.72/hr

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become ... NEA seeks a Director of the Human and Civil Rights (HCR) Department within the Center for Racial ...

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What is the difference between In Human Rights vs In International Development?

AspectIn Human RightsIn International Development
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Human Rights, Law, or Social SciencesBachelor's or Master's in Development Studies, Economics, or Social Sciences
Work EnvironmentNGOs, advocacy groups, international organizationsDevelopment agencies, NGOs, government programs
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on protecting rights and legal advocacyFocuses on economic growth, infrastructure, and social programs

In Human Rights professionals primarily focus on advocating for and protecting individual and group rights, often working in legal or policy roles. In contrast, In International Development professionals work on broader projects aimed at economic and social progress. While both roles may overlap in NGOs and international organizations, their core objectives and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Human Factors Specialist

CSSI, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through human factors research, analysis, and mission execution activities evaluating human-system interaction and operational performance across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role supports high-impact aviation safety initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS).
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct human factors research and analysis related to human-system interaction and operational performance within the NAS
  • Design research approaches, including identifying variables, data collection methods, and analytical frameworks
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate human performance, safety, and operational effectiveness
  • Support development and evaluation of systems, procedures, and operational concepts from a human factors perspective
  • Prepare technical reports, research findings, and recommendations for Government and stakeholder use
  • Collaborate with FAA program offices, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders on human factors and system integration initiatives

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in human factors, human factors and applied cognition, psychology, engineering psychology, or applied experimental psychology with a concentration in aviation human factors, and five years relevant work experience in human factors engineering research in the aviation field
  • Actual experience applying research methods and statistical analyses in applied experimental aviation research
  • A master's degree may be waived with eight years of experience in aviation-related human factors and a bachelor's degree
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

Applicant Preferences
  • Applied experience in human factors, human performance, or human-system integration within aviation or technical environments
  • Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications
  • Familiarity with advanced research methods, statistical modeling, and applied human factors evaluation techniques
  • Experience evaluating human performance in operational environments and supporting human-system integration, system design, or safety-related research activities

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**
About:
CSSI, LLC. has over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions. Our collaborative work has improved the safety of transportation related human and systems infrastructure, increased the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitated the modernization of both NAS and DoD systems and capabilities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., CSSI employs nearly 200 employees throughout the country, helping customers across the United States and globally understand and implement the solutions to their biggest obstacles. For more information on CSSI, please visit www.cssiinc.com.
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