HSS Defense is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in applied research, human performance, and technical integration. We work in the spaces where science, operations, and implementation meet — helping government, defense, and research partners solve complex problems and turn good ideas into real capability.
HSS Defense provides research and technical expertise that improve human performance, decision-making, and operational readiness across military, government, and scientific programs. Our work combines applied psychology, data analysis, and system design with the experience needed to operate and succeed in challenging contexts. We embed deeply in the programs we support and invest the time, perspective, and technical skill needed to carry complex efforts across the finish line and turn strong ideas into real capability.
1. Applied Research and Experimentation
We design and execute field and laboratory studies to evaluate new technologies, training methods, and decision-support systems. Every project is built around scientific rigor, operational relevance, and results that translate into real-world outcomes.
2. Human Performance and Decision Science
We study how individuals and teams think, decide, and perform in complex environments. Our work connects behavioral science to mission outcomes through modeling, cognitive analysis, and applied experimentation.
3. Simulation and Systems Integration
We support the design, testing, and integration of advanced simulation and training systems. Our focus is on making synthetic environments practical, scalable, and useful for learning, experimentation, and analysis.
4. Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
We evaluate programs using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods to identify what works, what doesn’t, and why. Our assessments help organizations measure progress, reduce waste, and improve decision quality.
5. Research Support and Technical Advisory
Our subject matter experts assist sponsors and partners with research design, technical documentation, and transition planning. We align technical work with operational goals and help teams move research into implementation.
We combine scientific discipline, operational insight, and on-the-ground follow-through. That combination lets us close the gap between planning and execution, building solutions that hold up when conditions change.
Every project starts with understanding the full landscape of the problem — the people, the systems, and the constraints that shape outcomes. From there, we adapt, test, and refine in an iterative way that keeps momentum forward.
Our work follows an effectuation-driven mindset: we build with what we have, move with who is engaged, and stay flexible enough to adjust course as new information appears. This approach keeps progress real, measurable, and sustainable.
If you are interested in learning more about HSS Defense and the services we offer, please reach out to us by using the online form or by email at jhamilton@hssdefense.com.