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SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Statistical and Psychology Research Professional to support an opportunity remotely.

Essential Job Functions

•    Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive study protocols, including hypothesis formulation, methodology design, data collection strategies, and statistical analysis plans, in coordination with USAFSAM/FESP professional staff. 
•    Conduct scientific literature reviews and perform data analyses to support customer leadership; participate in technical discussions with USAFSAM/FESP staff. 
•    Advise USAFSAM/FESP personnel on appropriate statistical methodologies and perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of study data. 
•    Ensure the validity and integrity of statistical products and data repositories; maintain data security in accordance with IRB protocols and safeguards. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data, reports, and findings, and complete all required IRB training and documentation. 
•    Prepare scientific and technical reports to support publications, presentations, and other dissemination efforts in coordination with USAFSAM/FESP and 711 HPW staff. Deliverables will be based on the relevance and availability of research findings. 
•    Provide professional support through travel, as required, for customer consultations, leadership briefings, and conference presentations. Coordinate travel expectations with USAFSAM/FESP personnel and maintain effective, secure communication with all stakeholders. 
•    Manage project data, including acquisition, entry, maintenance, formatting, and storage. Support collection, maintenance, and integration of assessment data into project databases. 
•    Provide project operations support, including assistance with USAFSAM/FESP research activities and data acquisition to meet project objectives. 
•    Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in research team meetings, including leading a recurring weekly meeting to ensure effective communication and progress toward research goals. 
•    Support additional USAFSAM/FESP research efforts, as required, during periods of reduced workload or interruptions in primary research activities. 
 

Minimum Position Requirements

•    Master’s degree in Research Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field. 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in database development, data collection and organization, statistical analysis, research reporting, and development of actionable recommendations to improve human performance. 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical analyses using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, or equivalent. 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and delivering research products, including professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports. 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in administrative management related to study design, methodology, and dissemination of research findings. 
•    Must have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place prior to start of performance, with documentation provided to the Government Program Manager. 

Highly Desired Qualifications
•    Doctoral degree, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, in Research Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field. 
•    Experience conducting human performance or behavioral science research within a Department of Defense environment. 
•    Experience developing and administering validated psychological assessments via mobile or web-based platforms. 
•    Authorship or co-authorship of peer-reviewed journal articles or official USAF/DoD technical reports related to human performance or behavioral science research. 
•    Certification in administering psychological assessments (e.g., NEO, Hogan, EQ-i) and providing individualized feedback. 

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or in a scientific domain related to systems engineering, human performance and/or human effectiveness. 
• Possesses one of the following minimum training requirements: DAWIA career field certification (Practitioner) in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. 
• Demonstrated experience working in a research and development program and/or studies surrounding human systems integration. 
• Experience with program utilizing Agile methodologies and incorporating AI management tools.

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