Behavioral Scientist
SBS Creatix
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
About
Base pay range $90.00/hr - $100.00/hr
General Info US Citizens or GC Holders only
Must be on our W2 - no C2C
Remote
Initially listed as a 12 month contract but consider this long term with high probability of extension
Overview We are seeking experienced Behavioral Scientists to join a dynamic team applying behavioral science principles to influence decision-making, improve outcomes, and drive high-impact initiatives across the organization. These roles provide an exciting opportunity to partner with leadership, design experiments, and deliver actionable insights that shape strategy, research, and advisory practices.
Focus Areas & Required Experience 1. High Net Worth / Financial Therapy
Support teams advising high-stakes clients through complex financial and personal decisions.
Provide coaching, emotional support, and behavioral guidance to advisors and clients.
Identify opportunities for training, enablement, and scaling best practices.
Must-Have Experience
Expertise in financial behavioral strategies and financial therapy or coaching.
Deep understanding of U.S. household financial decision-making, including policy and regulatory considerations.
Experience working with high-net-worth households or advisors serving them.
Ability to design and analyze behavioral interventions and partner with business, community, and academic stakeholders.
2. Behavioral Research Lab / Thought Leadership
Co-develop behavioral science strategy and thought leadership initiatives.
Build and manage a research lab, including experimental design and measurement frameworks.
Conduct and communicate rigorous research studies from concept to findings.
Must-Have Experience
Proven ability to design and manage behavioral research projects from start to finish.
Strong technical research skills, including experimental design, measurement, and data analysis.
Experience building thought leadership platforms or public-facing research programs.
Ability to translate complex research into actionable insights for internal or external audiences.
3. Behavioral Research / Public-Facing Strategy
Lead behavioral research projects to inform business strategy and client outcomes.
Partner with internal teams and external collaborators to execute research initiatives.
Translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Must-Have Experience
Expertise in behavioral science principles applied to client- or market-facing research.
Experience engaging with business, academic, or community stakeholders to apply and scale interventions.
Strong ability to influence strategy and communicate findings to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Apply behavioral science to improve decision-making, strategy, and client outcomes.
Design, manage, and interpret behavioral research studies and experiments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement insights and drive initiatives.
Communicate complex findings in accessible formats for leadership and teams.
Provide thought leadership and mentorship in behavioral science practices.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s required, Doctorate preferred) in behavioral science, psychology, behavioral economics, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in research, consultation, or behavioral support.
Strong expertise in research design, experimentation, and data analysis.
Experience with coaching, behavioral interventions, or advisory support is a plus.
Exceptional communication, project management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
Experience in public-facing research or thought leadership is a plus.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Languages
- English
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