Senior Social Science Researcher

1 month ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Dexis Consulting Group Full time
About Dexis Consulting Group

Dexis Consulting Group is a professional services firm dedicated to solving complex social challenges in global environments. Our mission is to create a world where all people are safe and prosperous.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Science Researcher to join our team as a Partner/Principal Investigator Consultant. The successful candidate will work on a Department of State (DOS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) opportunity, developing, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating research and evaluation studies.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure successful implementation and compliance of all task order requirements;
  • Provide leadership in the design and implementation of investigations and evaluations;
  • Support the clarification of investigation/evaluation objectives, subobjectives, and methodological scope;
  • Guide team members in developing methodologies and data collection tools;
  • Liaise with diverse DOS stakeholders;
  • Monitor progress of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
  • Provide detailed oversight of product development, including work plans, reports, and briefing materials.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree;
  • A minimum of eight years of experience in complex social science research, investigations, or evaluation studies;
  • A minimum of three years of experience as a manager or higher level labor category on inspections or evaluations;
  • Active SECRET clearance, TOP SECRET preferred;
  • Familiarity with the current situation in Ukraine;
  • Understanding of U.S. foreign assistance;
  • Experience with a range of research designs and methods;
  • Proven expertise in ensuring investigations and evaluations meet the highest methodological rigor and ethical standards;
  • Familiarity with the Department of State writing style guide;
  • Experience designing and implementing studies.

Dexis Consulting Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.

If you are passionate about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Dexis Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.



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