Social Scientist (TS/SCI required)

Description

AM LLC is seeking a Social Scientist that will segment population, identify narratives, and group identity factors.

An active TS/SCI or TS w/SCI eligibility clearance is required.

This position is for a forthcoming contract and will be based at the Customer’s location in Ft. Meade, MD.

Requirements

• Requests data, research and intelligence to define population segment, identify narrative
• Analyzes population segment identifying decision making, cognitive vulnerabilities and/or triggers
• Analyzes and documents audience segmentations demographics, psychographics and groups
• Analyzes and documents target likely persuadable, supports, neutrals and opponents
• Analyzes demographics; cultural identity groups; political factions; socioeconomic categoric; information ecosystem tribes; and trusted institutions / elites / influencers
• Defines relevant population segments; breaking down “the population” into analytically meaningful segments
• • alidates which segments matter for each COA
• Maps group Identities and social norms specifying ingroup/outgroup tensions relevant to the COA, in a Identity-Norm Matrix indicating each group’s likely sensitivity to influence
• Requests intelligence, analysis and data on Media consumption habits (Market Analyst; Social media tribes and echo chambers; Local rumor networks (Mission Intel Analyst) and Opinion leaders, brokers, and influencer (Intel Analyst) for each segment
• • Analyzes information ecosystem dynamics to determine how information moves through groups and who amplifies it
• Recommends culturally safe theme; shared values; motivations/ fears and negative themes to avoid
• • Defines observable group behaviors that signal change
(e.g., shifts in protest participation, rumor directionality, sentiment trends)
• • Documents and recommends population-level measures
• Behavioral indicators; Attitudinal proxies; Rumor velocity; Cohesion indicators
• Submits Population Effects Wargame Summary for COA Comparison

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General:

• Confident n supporting projects and people, and proactive in making independent decisions and taking appropriate action.
• Strong written, analytical, presentation, and verbal communication skills, withthe ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders, from assistants to senior executives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot when faced with challenges.
• Demonstrates growth from feedback and actively seeks ways to improve.
• Able to liaise effectively with a small internal team and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

General Requirements:

• Degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
• Experience supporting U.S. military or intelligence community operations
• Experience in social media analysis, digital marketing, or online influence campaig
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing influence or persuasion strategies
• Familiarity with cognitive modeling, cultural analysis, and psychological profiling

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with OIE principles, MISO (Military Information Support Operations), PSYOP, and other influence activities. Knowledge of influence and persuasion theories.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility clearance is required.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) most of the time
• Viewing a computer screen/monitor
• Utilizing a keyboard

Levels:

Junior: 3 years

Journeyman: 3-10 years

Senior: 10 years

SME: 15 years

Proposed Salary Range: $110,000-$210,000/year Ft Meade, MD

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, business need, and location.

AM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.