SUMMARY
The Research Assistant Level III will assist the in conducting an exhaustive review of related regulations, guidance, or policy. The Research Assistant III shall support the analysis of current human factors data, processes, criteria, and analytical methods (analytical, subjective, and physiological).
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree and and ten (10) + years experience conducting an exhaustive review of related regulations, guidance, or policy; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Must demonstrate proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as hands-on experience developing survey questions, administering questionnaires using professional survey software such as Qualtrics, utilizing statistical software such as SPSS and/or R to analyze data, and collating results
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for conducting exhaustive literature searches, executing comprehensive literature reviews, and organizing complex SME notes, data, reports, and feedback
Strong administrative and technical capabilities
Must posses extensive experience in academic writing, technical editing, and formal document formatting to support the execution of human factors research initiatives
Support other project SMEs with real-time note-taking, data collection support during flight simulator beta testing, documentation of research results, and compiling foundational material for drafting and structuring technical reports. Support includes examining basic workload functions, workload factors, and authorized operations, as well as evaluating the potential benefits, limitations, and diagnostic tradeoffs of single versus combined metrics (observational, quantitative, and qualitative)
Able to assist in evaluating and synthesizing human factors workload assessment literature, including both published and unpublished technical reports, providing foundational drafting and synthesis support of document findings in a technical report
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
EOE including Disability/Vet
*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*
The estimated pay range for this role is $48/hr to $54/hr, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
Legal-Aid Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).
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