Applied Social Scientist - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Applied Social Scientist - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $85447 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: NSA has numerous excellent opportunities for Applied Social Scientists. NSA's Applied Social Scientists oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development and retention. They also use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness, develop solutions, and provide data informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business.

Major Duties:

• As an Applied Social Scientist, you will work with other industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists, strategic consultants, data scientists, and human capital professionals to oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development, and retention. Applied Social Scientists use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness. They develop solutions and provide data-informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business. Applied Social Scientists work across the NSA performing one or more of the following functions: pre-employment assessment and selection, development assessment, statistical and qualitative analysis of work, program evaluation, surveys and organizational effectiveness consultation.

Qualifications: FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Master's degree plus 1 year of experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. SENIOR Entry is with a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

How to Apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1255112

Application Deadline: 2026-03-19