Social Scientist, Senior

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The Senior Social Scientist role at CACI supports national‑security missions by applying behavioral, cultural, political and social‑science research to help U.S. and partner forces understand the human dimension of conflict. CACI delivers innovative irregular‑warfare and operations expertise to a range of Geographic and Functional Combatant Commands, working closely with military planners, intelligence analysts and operational leaders. In this position you will assess information environments at the campaign and operational levels, using opinion research, intelligence reports and social‑media insights. You will design and execute both qualitative and quantitative studies, develop audience profiles, map influence networks and create performance measures for OIE, IW and Sensitive Activities. Your work will include building data‑collection plans, visualising findings, producing briefings and formal assessment reports, and leading the Hierarchy of Psychological Effects Model (HPEM) analysis for Psychological Operations. You will also evaluate external research for methodological soundness and relevance to ongoing operations. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a master's degree (MA/MS) in a relevant discipline such as behavioral sciences, anthropology, sociology or psychology. Candidates must have at least ten years of experience, seven years with a bachelor's degree, supporting military operational planning or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities or compartmented work. Proven ability to brief senior‑level decision makers, to design and evaluate research instruments, and to integrate AI/ML‑enabled analytic tools into assessments is essential. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in a related field, demonstrated expertise applying social‑science and data analysis to military evaluations, and five years of experience conducting operational assessments at the CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force or similar level. Familiarity with the EUCOM area of responsibility and prior work supporting formal Psychological Operations assessments, especially using the HPEM framework, are considered advantageous. CACI offers a culture built on integrity, trust and continuous growth, with flexible time‑off, extensive learning resources and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellness, retirement, family support and continuing education. The position is full‑time, with up to 10 % local travel, and a salary range of $99,300‑$208,600 USD, dependent on location, experience and other factors. What the role asks for: - Active TS/SCI clearance - MA/MS in behavioral/social sciences or related field - 10+ years experience supporting military operational planning/assessments - 7 years experience with BA/BS level qualification - Experience briefing senior‑level decision makers - Experience designing and evaluating research instruments for military operations - Experience integrating AI/ML analytic tools into assessments - PhD in relevant field (nice‑to‑have) - Expertise in social‑science and data analysis for military evaluations (nice‑to‑have) - 5 years experience at CCMD, Service Component Command or Joint Task Force level (nice‑to‑have) - Familiarity with EUCOM AOR (nice‑to‑have) - Experience with Psychological Operations assessments and HPEM integration (nice‑to‑have)