BetterUp

Behavioral Science

SeniorBehavioralScientist,Gov

$166–230k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Behavioral Science
Problems you'll solve

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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