Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Research Associate II or III for the psycho/social/spiritual directorate to conduct research and program evaluation in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Exercises technical discretion in the execution of research studies and in the interpretation and dissemination of research findings into academic, educational, end-user, and policy related products. Contributes to the development of the team’s research portfolio and project strategies. Provides training and guidance for lower level Research Associates, interns, and team members appropriate to their areas of expertise.

This position will be in support of Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) located in Bethesda, MD.

• Perform and manage complex qualitative and mixed methods data collection and analysis efforts to support research and program evaluation projects, developing and implementing projects from proposal development through delivery of final product/results dissemination. This will include provide subject matter expertise in both research methodologies and formal areas of training (e.g. psychological, social, spiritual fitness).
• Manage and assist in the dissemination of information and products through multiple channels and sectors to include: formal academic papers for publication, formal academic presentations, informal presentations, developing educational materials and tools and products for networking, reports, and trainings.
• Provide research and subject matter expertise in formulating and building new research proposals and projects, to include: strategic planning and development of team research portfolio interests and lines of effort, conducting rapid literature reviews, networking with potential collaborators and funders, examining current team research efforts for common trends and future research areas of interest.
• Support team in developing organizational systems and tools to track and monitor project status and manage portfolio and products. This includes managing documentation of current and new procedures and protocols for sample selection, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination.
• Mentors, reviews, and supervises team members and interns as needed the planning, execution, and analysis of research efforts to include, but not limited to: how to organize data, how to conduct literature reviews and rapid assessments of the literature, qualitative research methodologies, and spirituality research.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of extremely complex qualitative research procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory and/or clinical setting.

Education and Experience

Level II

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Level III

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.