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1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $30–$80/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Research Scientist

Bring research depth in mental health and substance use to our NIH, SAMHSA and state proposals, so the science behind our data and AI work is right.

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About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

  1. You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
  2. A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
  3. You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

  • Frame the research questions, outcomes and measures for mental health and substance use studies
  • Advise on study design, validated instruments and analysis of behavioral health data
  • Review our proposals for scientific accuracy on psychiatry, addiction and suicide prevention
  • Co-author the significance and approach sections that NIH reviewers score

Required qualifications

  • Doctorate (PhD, PsyD, MD or DrPH) in psychology, psychiatry, public health or a related field
  • Research on mental health, substance use or suicide prevention, with peer-reviewed publications
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
  • Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

  • NIH (NIDA, NIMH, NIAAA) or SAMHSA funded research
  • Experience with restricted-use datasets such as NSDUH, ABCD or NAHDAP
  • Digital mental health, measurement-based care or implementation research

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $30–$80 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Behavioral Health & Substance Use Research Scientist

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

  • This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
  • We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
  • Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

Availability

Pay for this role: $30–$80 an hour, set by your experience.

Questions? careers@precisionfederal.com · See all open roles