Regional Assessment Program Evaluator Task Lead

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.
We are seeking a Trans-Regional Assessment Program Evaluator Task Lead to support the USSOCOM J39 program , focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP) across global theaters.
This is a mission-integrated leadership role at the intersection of social science, data analytics, and SOF operations . You will lead assessment efforts that transform complex data into operationally relevant insights , enabling commanders and decision-makers to evaluate and refine influence activities.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team conducting trans-regional OIE and PSYOP assessments
Design and implement program evaluation methodologies to assess messaging and influence effectiveness
Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data across multiple theaters
Develop data-driven insights to support operational and command-level decision-making
Apply statistical and econometric techniques to evaluate intervention outcomes
Integrate AI/ML and NLP tools (e.g., sentiment analysis, entity extraction, categorization) to enhance analysis
Collaborate with:
Global operational units
TSOCs
USSOCOM J39 staff elements
Ensure all outputs meet quality, analytical rigor, and mission relevance standards Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum of 3 years (within the last 7 years) in a program evaluation role assessing impact of interventions
Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting:
PSYOP
Information Operations (IO)
OIE missions (USSOCOM or TSOC experience preferred)
Experience (3+ years) assessing communication or messaging interventions related to behavior and attitude change
Proficiency with statistical tools such as:
R
Python
SPSS
SAS
Experience applying:
Regression analysis
Descriptive and inferential statistics
Complex data interpretation
Experience (2+ years) with field research and quasi-experimental methods, including:
Difference-in-differences analysis
Applied econometrics
Experience (1+ year) using AI/ML tools, particularly NLP (e.g., sentiment analysis, entity recognition, categorization) Ideal Candidate Profile

Social scientists with operational experience, such as:
Behavioral scientists
Data scientists supporting IO/PSYOP
ORSA analysts with influence or assessment backgrounds AND/OR

Experience supporting:
USSOCOM J39
TSOC IO / PSYOP elements
Information warfare or influence assessment teams Academic + operational hybrid profiles:

Master’s or PhD in:
Economics
Behavioral Science
Political Science
Data Science / Analytics
With demonstrated application in DoD or SOF environments
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