Behavioral Scientist / Information Operations Specialist
| Company | Spektrum Management Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to develop and manage complex information campaigns to achieve specific goals.
Responsibilities
- Identify 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)
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.