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Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies Research Associate III in Silver Spring, Maryland
Research Associate III
Location MD - Silver Spring
Job Code 11976
# of openings 2
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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Research Associate III to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in research and development activities in support of behavioral health efforts for the military.
Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data.
Assists with preparing manuscripts, writing technical reports and developing presentations of data for various audiences.
Assists with curriculum development to update training lessons in psychology-related courses.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Expected to prepare for and travel frequently to provide support for on-site data collections at military installations. Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Preferred: Master’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field of Behavioral Science.
Must be proficient with or willing to learn statistical programs such as SPSS, STATA, or R for data manipulation and statistical analyses as well as Remark Office Software and online survey instruments (such as Qualtrics) for both the creation of surveys and the scanning of surveys.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two plus (2+) years of experience in the field of Behavioral Science or in a related area.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
Must be U.S. Citizen
Must pass Tier II/NACI background check
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time 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. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (HRdept@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
The Alakaina 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 Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina 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.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com
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