Leidos · 3 weeks ago
Behavioral Science Expert - Personnel Testing and Assessment
Seaside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $278K/yr
15+ years expLeidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Behavioral Science Expert to support the Department of Defense’s personnel testing and assessment mission. The role involves providing senior behavioral science leadership across research, psychometrics, test development, and evaluation activities, directly contributing to the development and improvement of assessments for military service classification and selection.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply psychological principles to DoD personnel issues
Develop and refine tests (like the ASVAB) for selection, classification, and career guidance, considering behavioral indicators
Use metrics to inform policy and understand personnel trends
Lead conceptualization of advanced assessment research and measurement models
Provide expert oversight of psychometrics, validation, and construct development
Advise leadership on emerging behavioral science trends affecting assessment programs
Ensure scientific rigor and quality across behavioral science deliverables
Mentor senior and junior behavioral staff
Qualification
Required
Uniquely skilled and nationally known experts in a behavioral science field as demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, committee participation, and professional society leadership (APA, SIOP, NCME, AERA)
Education: Ph.D. in a behavioral science field (e.g., Psychology, Cognitive Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Educational Measurement, Human Factors)
15+ years relevant experience in large-scale assessment programs, particularly high-stakes, high-volume testing environments
Prior experience leading psychometric design, test lifecycle management, and validity research for adaptive, hybrid, or multidimensional assessments
Demonstrated success influencing executive-level stakeholders, scientific review boards, and policy-making entities
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of psychometricians, behavioral scientists, analysts, and software engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
Ability to establish methodological vision, guide long-term research strategy, and oversee complex behavioral science initiatives involving measurement, validation, and policy integration
Ability to present complex technical information to senior DoD leadership, interagency groups, and scientific panels with clarity and authority
Ability to integrate behavioral science, psychometrics, analytics, and technology to support adaptive testing innovations
Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required
This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA
Preferred
Experience working with or within the DoD
Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives
Knowledge of military accession, recruiting, and classification processes
Mastery of Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), multidimensional models, test equating, scaling, form construction, and automated item assembly
Expert understanding of APA, AERA, NCME testing standards; Human Subjects Protection; and defensible documentation practices
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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