NSA Hiring – Applied Social Scientist

Job Description:

As an Applied Social Scientist, you will work with industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists, strategic consultants, survey researchers, data scientists, and other human capital professionals to drive human capital initiatives and strategies at NSA. Using social science research methods to enhance the way we carry out our mission, you may support projects such as: ‘ Designing and executing job analysis studies ‘ Developing and validating assessments for selection and development purposes (e.g., structured interviews, cognitive and non-cognitive measures, and knowledge tests) ‘ Developing and analyzing workforce surveys (e.g., climate, quality of hire, skills assessments) ‘ Conducting data-informed organizational consultations ‘ Developing and executing plans to evaluate the impact of current and future programs and processes ‘ Analyzing program-related data to drive strategic business decisions ‘ Developing and executing plans for evaluating the impact of Equal Employment opportunity and Diversity (EEOD) programs ‘ Conducting EEO analyses for selection and promotion decisions ‘ Conducting training needs analyses and evaluating training effectiveness ‘ Creating dynamic, user-friendly visualizations of data Applied Social Scientists collaborate with team members across the organization and develop strategic partnerships throughout the Agency to help achieve organizational goals; contribute to the conceptualization, design, analysis, and presentation of applied research (applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data collection strategies, data analysis methods) to inform technical and leadership decisions; keep abreast of best practices and new research in I/O, human capital management, and related fields; synthesize complex findings and detailed research into executive summaries and presentations intended for managerial decisions and/or publication; provide high quality customer service to clients through superior technical work and consultative skills, as well as effective project management and communication; and leverage relevant tools such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).

Job Responsibilities:

The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from getting access to sensitive classified national security information. Managers at NSA, where people are a priority, are responsible for leveraging the diversity of their work force to create innovative solutions that support the Agency’s missions.

Job Requirements:

Below are the generic minimum qualifications for this work role. However, ideal candidates would be expected to hold an MA/MS or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Survey Research, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field. Salary Range: $72,750- $113,362 (Full Performance) *The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. Degree must be in Applied Social Sciences or Applied Behavioral Sciences (e.g., Organizational Development, I-O Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, and Sociology). Relevant experience must be in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., organizational development, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, test development and validation, social network analysis, or systems thinking), some of the experience must be current (i.e., within the past 2 years) and must include performing research and analysis. Salary Range: $103,690 – $159,286 (Senior) *The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Degree must be in Applied Social Sciences or Applied Behavioral Sciences (e.g., Organizational Development, I-O Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, and Sociology). Relevant experience must be in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., organizational development, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, test development and validation, social network analysis, or systems thinking), some of the experience must be current (i.e., within the past 2 years) and must include performing research and analysis and formal/informal leadership. Salary Range: $144,128 – $172,500 (Expert) *The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience. Degree must be in Applied Social Sciences or Applied Behavioral Sciences (e.g., Organizational Development, I-O Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, and Sociology). Relevant experience must be in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., organizational development, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, test development and validation, social network analysis, or systems thinking), some of the experience must be current (i.e., within the past 2 years) and must include performing research and analysis and formal leadership or management.

Job Details:

Company:  National Security Agency

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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