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# Pre-Award: APOLLO- Social Scientist at Barbaricum

- **Company:** Barbaricum
- **Location:** Tampa, FL
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/barbaricum/jobs/5417157008

## Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking Social Scientists to support mission-critical efforts that help U.S. and partner forces better understand the human dimension of conflict and competition. By applying behavioral, cultural, political, and social science research methods, you will provide data-driven insights that inform operational planning, influence activities, and strategic decision-making in some of the world's most complex environments.

Working across Geographic and Functional Combatant Commands, you will collaborate with military planners, intelligence professionals, and operational leaders to assess the information environment, analyze audience behaviors and influence networks, and evaluate the effectiveness of operations. Your research and analytical expertise will directly contribute to developing evidence-based recommendations that improve mission effectiveness and support national security objectives.

This is an opportunity to apply rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to real-world challenges while influencing operational outcomes at the strategic and operational levels. Candidates who are passionate about human behavior, social research, and solving complex global problems in dynamic environments will find meaningful opportunities to make a measurable impact while growing their careers with Barbaricum.

Opportunities available at the SME and Senior levels.

Responsibilities:

- Conducts campaign and operational level assessments of the information environment using opinion research, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights
- Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research applying rigorous social science methodologies to support operational planning in multi-national environments
- Leads Hierarchy of Psychological Effects Model (HPEM) analysis in support of Psychological Operations
- Develop and track measures of performance and effectiveness for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities
- Creates data collection plans and coordinate stakeholder collection of social, cultural, economic, political, and religious indicators
- Provides data visualization and translates empirical research findings into operational assessments for decision-makers
- Designs, evaluates, and oversees opinion research through surveys, flash polls, focus groups, and in-depth interviews
- Develops audience profiles and analyzes key communicators, networks, and regional or transregional state/non-state influence
- Creates and delivers formal assessment reports through briefs, presentations, and inputs to Command-and-Control systems
- Leads innovative social science research initiatives and evaluates external studies for methodological strength and operational relevance

Qualifications:

Required

- Active TS/SCI clearance
- BA/BS in a relevant field (e.g. behavioral sciences, social sciences, anthropology, sociology, psychology)
- 10+ years’ experience supporting military operational planning and/or assessments for OIE, IW, Sensitive Activities, or compartmented activities
- Demonstrated experience briefing or delivering written concepts to executive/senior-level (GO/FO/SES) decision makers
- Demonstrated experience designing, administering and/or evaluating research instruments and activities in support of military operations
- Demonstrated experience integrating data analytic tools, to include AI/ML enabled tools, in support of assessments and research

Desired:

- PhD in relevant field
- Demonstrated expertise applying social science and data analysis to military evaluations and assessments for OIE, IW, and Sensitive Activities
- 5 years’ experience supporting military operational assessments and research at the CCMD, Service Component Command, Joint Task Force or similar level
- Familiarity with CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or NORTHCOM AORs
- Demonstrated experience supporting formal assessments of Psychological Operations and integration of HPEM

## EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

## About Barbaricum

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Barbaricum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business that provides innovative technology-enabled services, research, and mission support to U.S. Government clients, with a focus on national security.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (founded by U.S. Army Veterans)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Government contracting, defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies (DoD, Intelligence Community, etc.) — strictly B2G
- **Mission/purpose**: To transform U.S. Government approaches to complex problem sets by delivering innovative solutions, especially in support of National Security missions.

## Products & Services
Barbaricum operates as a services integrator rather than selling off-the-shelf products. Its major offerings include:
- **Cyber & Intelligence Services**: Data engineering, analytics, threat intelligence, identity governance, software development, and systems engineering for defense and intelligence customers.
- **Mission Support**: Acquisition management, program management, IT support, GIS analysis, help desk, and administrative services.
- **Research & Analysis**: Operations research, simulations, intelligence analysis, and strategic studies.
- **Technology-Enabled Solutions**: Cloud cybersecurity, zero trust architecture, and R&D through the Tampa-based Data Innovation Lab and CRADAs with academic institutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $15.7 million (LinkedIn, 2024 estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key partners include U.S. government clients and academic institutions under Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in its market by Inc. Magazine and GovCon; named a Top Workplace by Inc. Magazine and The Washington Post; global presence across five continents; 122 employees (with a slight -1.1% YoY decrease per LinkedIn); over 35% of workforce are current or former service members

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** provides preferential contracting opportunities with the U.S. government.
- **Certified quality and security**: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1, CMMI-SVC Maturity Level 3, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 compliant.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Founded by Army veterans, with a workforce heavily composed of military veterans, enabling strong mission alignment.
- **Flat organizational structure** that encourages open idea sharing and quick decision-making.
- **Investment in R&D** via a dedicated Data Innovation Lab and strategic academic collaborations.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding capabilities in cybersecurity, zero trust, data analytics, and intelligence operations; deepening support for global national security missions; maintaining a culture of innovation while meeting evolving government requirements.
- **Growth direction**: Continue building repeat business and long-term partnerships with key clients; leverage SDVOSB advantages to capture new contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes innovation, duty, empowerment, and balance. Described as a hands-on, all-inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to express ideas freely.
- **Work model**: Most roles appear to be on-site at various government client locations (Washington DC, Tampa, Omaha, Ft. Bragg, etc.) with some remote/hybrid possibilities depending on contract. Not fully remote as a default.
- **Notable perks**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief, gym membership reimbursement, paid federal holidays, military leave, DoD SkillBridge internships, and mentorship programs.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on professional growth through certifications, training, and career pathways; open door policy; supportive of military/veteran transition.

## Sources
1. [Barbaricum About Page](https://barbaricum.com/about/)
2. [Barbaricum Home Page](https://barbaricum.com/)
3. [Barbaricum Careers Page](https://barbaricum.com/careers/)
4. [Barbaricum Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/barbaricum)
5. [Barbaricum LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/barbaricum)

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