Careers at SC&A

Why work for SC&A?

SC&A offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business. Many of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years, testimony to our excellent work environment.

SC&A is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in Chapel Hill, NC and Germantown, MD. The company provides energy and environmental consulting services to the federal government, other government agencies, and commercial clients. SC&A has an “employee-centered” culture. At this small but growing firm, SC&A’s employees have a unique ability to pursue those areas they excel in and feel passionate about.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction. SC&A provides an atmosphere that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, and acceptance regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

SC&A benefits include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, basic personal accident insurance, access to a 529 saving plan, and basic life insurance. New full-time employees accrue 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year and the company recognizes 11 Federal holidays. Employees are eligible for a 401K and a profit-sharing plan that typically provides an amount equal to 5% of your salary directly into your 401K account. The company benefits are effective on your first day of employment.

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Unless otherwise prohibited by state law, SC&A, Inc. requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to their employment start date. SC&A, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to those with a medical condition, disability or a sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from receiving a vaccine so long as it does not create an undue hardship for SC&A, Inc. and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.

Survey Researcher

Remote

Full Time

Experienced

SC&A is seeking a Survey Researcher with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in survey research and analysis as well as a PhD from an accredited college or university. The candidate will provide survey development, implementation, analysis, reporting and related activities in support of Federal agency programs and initiatives. Duties include providing various approaches and methods, tools, technologies for survey development and implementation options, working with Federal management and staff as well as contract team to support the design and implementation of surveys, and providing explanations of methodologies, results, etc. The candidate may support other duties as assigned and as related to survey activities associated with the program. This position will be essential in tasks related to the National Household Survey.

The position is open as an office-based or telework position. The researcher must be willing to travel a minimum of two weeks at any given time to any duty location within the Program Regions or Headquarters.

Desired Skills and Capabilities

Ability to design, conduct, assess and report on both large, complex survey efforts as well as smaller targeted survey efforts;
Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
Positive and enthusiastic attitude with excellent people skills;
Be flexible and effectively work in a fast-paced team environment with the ability to respond to sudden, unexpected tasks;
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and problem-solving;
Thorough knowledge of Federal regulations, policies, and guidance related to Federal data collection efforts and be familiar with managing the processes for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements for Federal survey and data collection approval. An understanding of Federal emergency management programs will be viewed favorably.

Requirements

PhD in applicable field
Minimum of 10 years applicable experience
US Citizen
Ability to handle information confidentially

Candidates must pass pre-employment background screening and receive DHS suitability prior to employment.
The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000.

SC&A is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in Chapel Hill, NC and Germantown, MD. The company provides environmental and energy consulting services to the federal government, other government agencies, and commercial clients.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction.

SC&A benefits include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, basic personal accident insurance, access to a 529 saving plan, and basic life insurance. New full-time employees accrue a minimum of 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (number of days is dependent on years of experience) and the company recognizes 11 holidays. Employees are eligible for a 401K and a profit-sharing plan that typically provides an amount equal to 5% of your salary directly into your 401K account. The company benefits are effective on your first day of employment.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.

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