Job: Human Terrain System - Social Scientist (Deployable) August 2011

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Human Terrain System - Social Scientist (Deployable) August 2011

Job Number: 365563
Location: Leavenworth, KS
Category: Other
Security Clearance Status: Eligible
Security Clearance Type: Secret
Job Level: Regular
Travel Required: 0%
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Posting Date: 7/6/2011

The Human Terrain Systems Social Scientist duties include planning and design of highly complex research projects to provide a framework for collection and analysis that is driven by supported combat unit requirements. The SS duties will include creating the overarching research plan that guides the research efforts for discrete issues and projects.
Development of research instruments such as interview protocols and surveys. Provides advice on all phases, types of socio-cultural research, and analysis to develop a common operating picture of the socio-cultural combat environment for recommendations into the military decision making process. Participates in qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies to include direct observation, visual ethnography, key leader engagement, participant observation, depth interviewing, group or focus group interviewing, surveying, secondary source research, and mixed method approaches. Assesses research processes and methods to improve future research, analysis, and products. Presents and defends socio-cultural data and findings.
Advises the Human Terrain Team on the socio-cultural components of the operational environment. Produces documents, products, briefings and instruction for the military unit as required.

Candidate will undergo a 3 month training program at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, including orientation to the military/deployment environment, in-depth country briefings, and multi-disciplinary social science concepts and methods.

Successful candidates will be required to transition to a Department of the Army Civilian status prior to deployment. Conditions of DAC employment.
- Anthrax vaccination will be required.
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness which enables operating in conditions of heat well over 110 degrees in the summer and/or cold freezing conditions in the winter.
- Traverse rough and uneven terrain.
- Endure hostile environment to include persons that may cause bodily harm, injury of loss of life.
- Work with little sleep or rest for extended periods of time in support of physically and mentally challenging projects.
- Travel extended distances by foot, military vehicles, and air transport into mountainous or desert regions.
- Sleep on the ground in environmentally unprotected areas from the elements and animals.

The actual deployment lasts approximately 9 months.

Required Education:

Required Experience:
None

Required Skills:
Degree: PhD in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR MA in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR 4 years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to the field. - At a minimum, your resume must reflect one year of demonstrated experience performing the duties listed above (position details) - You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. - If you feel your education is relevant to the position being filled, you must include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, specific courses and course hours in your major on your resume. - You must meet CENTCOM physical/medical other requirements for deployment (including the ability to lift and walk with heavy objects and work in an austere environment)

Preferred Skills:
- Anthropological or Sociological Field Research experience in the Middle East or Afghanistan - Foreign Language capability in Arabic or Dari - Experience working with US government or military

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