Research Methodologist

Edgesource Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Research Methodologist to join our team. As a Research Methodologist, you will conduct empirically valid behavioral science research to inform NCSC security and counterintelligence missions.

The successful candidate will support the Government in the behavior sciences, taking complex technical information and translating it for colleagues and consumers with non-technical backgrounds. You will generate research ideas, design methodologies to empirically test and validate these ideas, collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and create final reports and briefings describing the research process and results.

• Expertise in human behavior and the application of psychological principles to security and/or insider threat areas of focus.
• Development, maintenance, and delivery of science-based behavior and skills assessments, ensuring and documenting their continuous scientific integrity consistent with applicable professional standards.
• Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to listen, discuss, and collaborate to maximize the effectiveness of an outcome.
• High level of integrity in dealing with confidential material.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data collection, advanced statistical analysis, and data management software, including R, SPSS, and Excel.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead behavioral science research projects, including development, design, data analysis, and reviewing, compiling, writing, and editing research reports, briefings, and summaries to support research findings.

• Possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Expertise in human behavior and the application of psychological principles to security and/or insider threat areas of focus.
• Development, maintenance, and delivery of science-based behavior and skills assessments, ensuring and documenting their continuous scientific integrity consistent with applicable professional standards.
• Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to listen, discuss, and collaborate to maximize the effectiveness of an outcome.
• High level of integrity in dealing with confidential material.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data collection, advanced statistical analysis, and data management software, including R, SPSS, and Excel.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead behavioral science research projects, including development, design, data analysis, and reviewing, compiling, writing, and editing research reports, briefings, and summaries to support research findings.

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff, including unlimited PTO, flexible work schedules, medical and dental insurance, 401k plan with match, tuition and professional development support, commuter benefits, bonus and employee referral programs, and career growth opportunities.

Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.