Senior Behavioral Scientist

Cayuse Holdings

. Serve as a technical expert and strategic partner integrating behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and applied social sciences into policies and programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Behavioral Economics and Cognitive Psychology to design and implement data-driven behavioral interventions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and translate complex research into actionable policy recommendations.

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Behavioral EconomicsExperimental DesignStatistical AnalysisData IntegrationCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Intervention DesignStatistical Programming (SAS, R)Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)Quantitative AnalysisBehavioral Measurement Frameworks

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyCognitive ScienceDecision SciencesGovernment ConsultingRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical expert and strategic partner integrating behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and applied social sciences into policies and programs
Collaborate with clients, senior data scientists, government stakeholders, leadership, and multidisciplinary technical teams
Translate behavioral science research into actionable solutions and deliverables
Design, plan, and execute behavioral intervention projects from assessments and diagnostics through experimental evaluations
Develop data-driven recommendations for policy, operations, and strategic direction
Support federal agencies through analytical models and decision-making frameworks that improve compliance and operational efficiency
Engage senior government stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data engineering and analytics objectives
Develop strategies for data integration, transformation, and analysis
Mentor junior researchers and team members and guide cross-functional teams
Design and deploy data-driven solutions and integrate them into operational frameworks
Drive projects independently with ownership and accountability for timely, high-quality deliverables
Develop behavioral strategies aligned with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes
Manage multiple projects and research priorities under tight timelines
Present findings to executive leadership and shape strategic policy or program design
Identify behavioral frictions, biases, and decision bottlenecks
Evaluate interventions and formulate implementation recommendations
Report to the Program Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Public Policy, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Decision Sciences, Human Factors, or a related field
7–10+ years of experience applying behavioral science in organizational, government, consulting, or policy environments
Formal training in experimental design, statistical analysis, customer experience, or behavioral research methodologies
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral interventions
Strong working knowledge of experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results
Experience translating academic research into practical, scalable solutions
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale data solutions
Prior work within public sector, regulated environments, or mission-driven organizations is strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Clearance
Must be able to pass a background check
Knowledge of statistical programming languages such as SAS or R, or data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Strong command of data security, governance, and compliance principles
Ability to communicate complex data engineering and analytics concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently in deadline-oriented environments and manage competing priorities
Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into actionable recommendations
Familiarity with data analytics, causal inference, and behavioral measurement frameworks
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to work onsite in the main office
Ability to sit for long periods and use computer and office productivity tools
May be asked to work outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
Flexible schedule may include holidays
Business or professional development travel opportunities