Job Description

Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Part-Time Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert to provide support for our government customer.

This position will be Remote within the Continental U.S. (CONUS) with potential of Travel.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive study protocol, including hypothesis, methodologies, collection strategies, and overall statistical analysis of study data in consultation with USAFSAM/FESP professional staff.
• Provide customer leadership a relevant scientific literature review and data analyses, as well as participate in related discussions with USAFSAM/FESP staff.
• Confer with and advise USAFSAM/FESP professional staff regarding optimal statistical approaches to analyze study data.
• Perform statistical analyses of study data using descriptive and inferential statistical procedures.
• Minimize any threats to the validity of the statistical products or online data repositories, as well as maintain the data in a secure fashion consistent with IRB protocol and safeguards.
• Maintain confidentiality of screening data, contents of technical reports, and presentation of data deemed sensitive and not releasable to the general public.
• Complete the appropriate IRB paperwork and training requirements for conducting research.
• Prepare reports of scientific/statistical results in support of scientific literature publication, in coordination with USAFSAM/FESP and 711 HPW staff. The number of professional presentations, reports, and papers shall be verified based upon the relevance of research findings, as they become available.
• Can expect to travel, as needed, to provide professional support, customer consultations, and research presentations at line leadership meetings and professional conferences.
• Work with USAFSAM/FESP personnel regarding personal limitations on travel scheduling.
• Maintain communications with project personnel that facilitate teamwork; adhere to strict confidentiality and classification requirements in all forms of communication.
• Be responsible for data management and coordinating process with project team members, which shall include acquisition, input, maintenance, electronic format products, and storage of all project data.
• Assist staff in the collection of assessment data maintenance and downloading into the project database.
• Provide project operations support, to include assistance with USAFSAM/FES research activities and acquisition of data in support of project goals and objectives.
• Arrange, facilitate discussions, and participate in research team meetings, (to include leading a weekly meeting) as needed, to ensure effective communication between research team members as related to the achievement of project research goals.
• If there is an unexpected interruption in research capabilities and/or reduction in workload, the employee shall support research endeavors in support of additional USAFSAM/FESP related investigations, as required.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

• Must have a minimum of a Master's degree specializing in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or a related Psychology discipline.
• A doctoral degree (or Master's degree plus 7+ years of relevant experience) specializing in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or a related Psychology discipline is highly desired.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have expert knowledge with at least 5 years of experience of database development, gathering and organizing data supporting analyses for a wide range of analytical procedures, research report writing, and developing actionable recommendations for improving human performance based on research.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical data analysis using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, etc.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with developing products presenting research outcomes (e.g., statistical results and interpretations), to include professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience engaged in administrative management with regard to study design, methodology, and dissemination of results regarding empirically based human performance research studies.
• Must be willing and able to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with human performance and behavioral science research within the Department of War (DoW) is desired.
• Experience developing and administering comprehensive, validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based capabilities is desired.
• Experience as an author of publications in peer-reviewed journals or official USAF/DoW technical reports in behavioral science with regards to human performance and behavioral science research is desired.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be a Born or Naturalized U.S. citizen; for the purposes of this position possession of a permanent resident card ("Green Card") or Work VISA does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
• Must pass a Tier 1 ((T1)/SF85) background check for a Position of Trust clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

EOE, including Disability/Vets OR Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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