BetterUp
Behavioral Science
SeniorBehavioralScientist,Gov
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“Senior Behavioral Scientist, Gov at BetterUp. Skills: Behavioral science, Data analysis, Executive communication, Value realization. Design measurement strategy. Translate capabilities into metrics”
What You'll Achieve.
Quantify financial impact; Quantify organizational impact; Demonstrate measurable value realization
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD with 7+ years of experience, Domain expertise in behavioral science AND HR, Experience researching and understanding businesses, Expertise and comfort working with quantitative and qualitative data, SQL proficiency, Years of experience
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Experience working with federal clients, Experience in public sector/federal agencies, Experience operating inside high-growth SaaS, Experience in human transformation platforms, Experience in people tech companies
What You'll Do.
Design measurement strategy
Translate capabilities into metrics
Ensure measurement frameworks are sound
Embed impact narratives
Produce executive-ready materials
Lead advanced data analysis
Identify causal signals
Identify outcome drivers
Develop data narratives
Translate analyses into insights
Create Business Value Reviews
Demonstrate value realization
Influence senior stakeholders
Connect data to priorities
Connect data to decisions
Ensure agencies achieve value
Ensure agencies recognize value
Surface risks to value
Recommend course corrections
Strengthen client trust
Uphold scientific rigor
Uphold ethical standards
Safeguard company science
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with executives; Partner with Sales; Partner with Enterprise teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Presentation skills; Storytelling; Verbal communication; Written communication; Data storytelling
Full Job Description
Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship. We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview. Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters. This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move. Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture. If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking. We are a hybrid company with a focus on in-person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week. Our hub locations include: Austin, TX; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying. Transform how the world’s leading companies invest in their people. At BetterUp, we’re building a new kind of partnership with our customers — one that doesn’t stop at platform adoption. We’re in the business of deep, lasting transformation. That’s where you come in. As a Behavioral Scientist, you’ll partner directly with executives at the world’s top companies to shape human capital strategies that matter. This is a front-line, high-trust, high-impact seat. If you thrive on building executive relationships, architecting transformation, and making ideas real through people, let’s talk. W
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