BetterUp

Senior Behavioral Scientist

Austin, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$184k-$230kDetected 93 days ago

Data AnalysisStatisticsRecruitingCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

We can't cram it all in here, but you'll start noticing it from the first interview.
Even our candidate experience is different.
And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck.

Design and own the end-to-end measurement strategy aligned to each client's purchased solution and stated business outcomes.
Build rigorous ROI models and business cases that quantify the financial and organizational impact of the solution.
Partner with Sales and Enterprise teams to embed impact narratives into deal strategy and late-stage sales motions.
Produce executive-ready materials that directly support deal expansion, renewal, and upsell conversations.
Lead advanced data analysis to identify meaningful patterns, causal signals, and outcome drivers across client datasets.
Validate findings against scientific standards to ensure credibility and repeatability.
Develop high-impact data narratives that translate complex analyses into clear, compelling executive insights.
Create and deliver Business Value Reviews that demonstrate measurable value realization.
Act as a core partner in ensuring clients achieve and recognize value from their investment.
You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you've ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters.

Domain expertise in behavioral science AND HR (especially Talent Development or Talent Management, L&D, & OD).
Facilitation and presentation skills, experience presenting to large audiences and executives both virtually and in person.
Experience researching and understanding businesses including business strategy, identifying business challenges, and applying business acumen.
Agility and comfort with ambiguity to adapt and adjust to the market, the state of the organization and quickly shifting priorities.
Experience operating inside high-growth SaaS, human transformation platforms, or people tech companies is a plus.
A mindset rooted in outcomes, ownership, and long-term impact
Applies AI-driven tools and insights to enhance client engagement, identify growth opportunities, and improve account performance (e.g., personalization, upsell targeting, churn prediction)
Uses AI-generated insights and data analysis to quantify impact on client outcomes (e.g., retention, expansion, ROI) and inform strategic account recommendations

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off
At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.
Learning and Development stipend
The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits.
As part of this role, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus.
Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators.

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