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This will be primarily remote/telework, but the person must be local to the Columbus, GA location and able to go on-site regularly and as needed and travel up to 25%.\nIn this role, you will:\nBe a leading member of the research team, providing support across multiple projects for the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) and other government agencies.\nResponsibilities of this position include:\nManage and lead a multidisciplinary team that conducts 8-10 research projects annually using behavioral science principles, methodologies, and technologies in an applied government setting.\nServe as a Primary Investigator (PI) on multiple projects.\nProvide direct supervision of ~6 employees, including professional development, annual performance reviews, timecards, certifications, and other administrative supervisory tasks.\nBuild and maintain rapport with Contractor Officer Representatives, sub-contractors, and functional support staff.\nInterface with customers and sponsors to meet their requirements, including detailed coordination and briefings to Army leaders.\nLead business development through proposals and White Papers.\nConduct quality control and assurance of all research products and deliverables, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.\nPrepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports.\nAs required, support development of data collection instruments, collect field data, conduct interviews, enter data, conduct quality assurance checks on data, devise analytical approaches, and collate data from various sources.\nSupport the development of research results through briefings and technical reports.\nThe successful candidate must be proactive, well-organized, and adept at building and maintaining systems and processes for the team.\nThe position requires a high degree of professionalism, presence, flexibility, judgment, and discretion.\nQualifications\nBasic Qualifications:\nMinimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 6 years with a PhD.\nDemonstrated experience supporting Army behavioral research projects.\nU.S. citizenship required. \nAbility to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPhD in a Behavioral Science field such as Psychology or Sociology.\nFormer Army field grade officer with relevant advanced degree (e.g., Psychology).\nExperience with data analysis and data visualization tools/platforms: R, Python, Power Bi, Army Vantage or be a former Army ORSA.\nActive DoD Secret security clearance.\nKey Attributes:\nAppreciation and passion for applied research and methodologies\nProblem Solver\nAttention to detail\nTeam player\nInitiative\nAdaptable and flexible\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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