Behavioral Scientist

Behavioral Scientist

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supporting a key NATO project within ACT by integrating cognitive effects thinking into product development and execution.
• Designing, executing and analysing experiments within the NATO Command Structure, or NATO exercises.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the NATO Cognitive Warfare Concept.
• Engaging with the Cognitive Warfare Community of Interest at designated workshops, conferences and other associated forums.
• Supporting the design and integration of cognitive and behavioural effects into NATO wargames and exercises.
• Aid with design and implementation of training related to cognitive vulnerability and cognitive enhancement. (individual and whole force).

Required Qualifications:

• Technical understanding of human behaviour, cognitive effects, and decision-making processes.
• Technical understanding of human behaviour, cognitive effects, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to analyse and model how individuals and target groups respond to various stimuli, including messaging, propaganda, and influence tactics.
• Knowledge of psychological theories related to behaviour change, persuasion, and influence.
• Crafting and implementing strategies to influence target audience perception, behaviour, and decision-making, especially in a military or political context.
• Understanding of the psychology of persuasion and manipulation, especially in the digital age, where information is rapidly disseminated.
• Familiarity with both traditional and modern media (social media, digital platforms) to disseminate messages for strategic influence and shaping outcomes.

Desirable Experience

• Communication and Narrative Building
• Strong skills in constructing and delivering compelling narratives that align with strategic goals.
• Expertise in the creation and dissemination of impactful messages, considering cultural, psychological, and contextual factors. Ability to craft persuasive mixed-media content tailored to specific audiences, including those with diverse or conflicting interests.
• Proficiency in analysing large datasets to understand trends in behaviour, sentiment, and cognitive responses.
• Use of tools and software for behavioural analysis, psychometrics, and sentiment analysis.
• Ability to work across mixed military/civilian teams, integrating insights from a range of disciplines and functional areas.

Ability to develop and manage complex information campaigns to achieve specific goals.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.