Remote Senior Research Coordinator

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Remote Senior Research Coordinator to support our government customer, 711^th HPW located at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support design and implementation of psychological and physiological performance enhancement interventions by using expert skills in human performance research.
• Prepare and maintain test results, technical information, reports, and briefings on progress, and provide evaluation, analysis and recommendations for ongoing and proposed human performance research.
• Obtain and manage research data from multiple sources, including electronic data and cloud-based interfaces, in coordination with the chief data scientist.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks associated with research: obtain and maintain applicable IRB, HRPO, IACUC, IBC, MOU, and data sharing agreements. To include providing audit trails to assure protocol compliance; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor subjects' progress.
• Seek publishing and/or publish in peer reviewed human performance related and/or medical journals.
• Perform and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups.
• Establish and maintain a constant and effective working relationship within the division, the directorate, 711 HPW, MAJCOMs, Air Staff, academia, business, and industry customers, partners and stakeholders for coordination, support and changes to the scope of assigned work.
• Maintain effective working relationships with principal investigators, program managers, researchers and support staff involved in the acquisition of medical systems and conduct of human performance research.
• Work autonomously and perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide essential research support to execute the data management strategy and human subject participation in accordance with the approved IRB protocol.
• Continually assess and report progress toward accomplishment of these efforts.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a minimum of a Master of Science degree related to a social science and/or research focused field.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least five (5) years of experience in operational research and evaluation in the area of human performance research.
• Expertise in human performance research and shall be able to support design and implementation of psychological and physiological performance enhancement interventions. No specific expertise in psychology is needed. However, the demonstrated ability to learn and implement a standard research protocol, with minor on the spot modifications is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.
• Expert knowledge in Federal and Department of Defense regulations and Air Force Institutional Review Board (IRB) policy related to human use research.
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.
• Have the organizational skills necessary to obtain and manage research data from multiple sources, including electronic data and cloud-based interfaces, in coordination with the chief data scientist.
• Have experience seeking publication or has been published in peer reviewed human performance related and/or medical journals.
• Have an exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience with some or all tasks.
• Interface with RH and 711 HPW Staff, as well as USAF experts and consultants in this field.
• Relevant experience to show ability to bee responsible for providing operational research by assisting USAF principal investigators to design, monitor, and collect accurate data from human performance studies, analyses, and research.
• Relevant experience and ability provide Advisory & Assistance Services to 711HPW/RHB.
• Requires expert knowledge in human performance, human systems integration, and human subject research regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a NACI/Tier 1 Background investigation.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.

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