Research Assistant

The Opportunity:

As a research scientist, you love diving into health data and turning it into meaningful insights. With the abundance of complex behavioral health challenges facing the nation, you understand the importance of transforming complex information and data sets into useful information to solve challenges. As a research scientist at Booz Allen, you can use your skills and experience to support a mission and use behavioral science for good. As a client-facing research scientist, you’ll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs and then develop evidence-based processes, findings, and recommendations. You’ll be ahead of the curve and work closely with data scientists and data engineers to inform the analysis of large data sets and make meaning of findings to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of others.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Use your behavioral science expertise to support client and stakeholder relationships.

• Conduct research in target areas and provide analysis and reports reflecting findings and detailing recommendations, insights, and feedback.

• Contribute to impactful work and guide decision-making across multiple organizations.

• Apply consulting skills and behavioral science expertise by simplifying technical requirements and trends, based on audience.

• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders using your knowledge of behavioral science.

• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics and key performance indicators to drive technical outcomes.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in behavioral research science

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment

• Ability to be self-motivated and pay strict attention to detail

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, or Counseling field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with Army clients and stakeholders

• Experience conducting research, process, and program evaluations to inform Army policy

• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and how to apply them to large datasets

• Knowledge of DoD behavioral health challenges, including those affecting the Service member and their families

• Possession of excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.