I-O Psychologist/Psychometrician: Director Level

Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

 

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://humrro.applicantpool.com/jobs/919106.html

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes I-O Psychologists/Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed a PhD degree in a relevant field and has several years of post-degree relevant work experience, including experience directing the work of others.

Primary responsibilities involve leading and performing billable project work (approximately 70% of time), staff management (approximately 20% time), and support for business development (approximately 10% of time).

Billable project work involves:

• directing the execution of moderate to large scale research projects, including managing the work of junior staff and ensuring compliance with quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
• designing research studies; designing and carrying out data collection activities to support applied research, including appropriate handling and storage of sensitive information
• interacting directly with clients and managing client relationships
• providing expert technical advice to clients
• preparing, writing, and editing project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, briefing slides, assessment materials)
• being a part of one or more project teams

Staff management involves:

• working with staff to develop their technical, project management, and client management skills
• providing performance feedback
• making work assignments and providing guidance on those assignments
• reviewing the quality of deliverables and interim products for projects directed by staff in the group
• working with project directors and other managers to allocate staff across projects
• communicating/coordinating with other managers and senior leadership
• identifying the need for, helping recruit, and selecting new hires

Support for business development involves:

• coordinating with business development division to identify, review, and pursue business opportunities
• leading proposal teams
• writing proposals to win work and presenting proposals to potential clients
• establishing and maintaining contacts with current sponsors to obtain continuation and expansion of contracts
• participating in networking activities (e.g., professional luncheons or conferences, active participation in professional or sponsor associations)
• contributing to the maintenance and expansion of HumRRO's client base

Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects across our lines of business, and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The position is at a HumRRO office in one of the following cities: Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; or Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in I-O Psychology, Educational Measurement/Research, or closely related field
• Ten plus years of post-doctoral work experience
• Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and tasks across our lines of business
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021

I-O Psychologist/Behavioral Science Consultant: Senior-Level

Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://humrro.applicantpool.com/jobs/919102.html

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes I-O Psychologists/Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed a PhD degree in a relevant field and has several years of post-degree relevant work experience. Work may include:

• Direct the execution of moderate to large scale research projects, including managing the work of junior staff and ensuring compliance with quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
• Design and implement research and analysis plans
• Develop and/or evaluate various assessments, including cognitive and non-cognitive measures (i.e., job knowledge tests, situational judgment tests, personality assessments and logic-based reasoning measures, physical abilities tests)
• Administer assessment centers and simulations for public safety, industry, and business
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data gathered through various means (e.g., focus groups, surveys, tests, extant databases, alignment workshops)
• Use a variety of analytic tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS, R)
• Conduct classical and IRT item analyses, test scoring and equating, standard setting
• Write technical reports and orally present findings to internal staff and/or clients
• Lead and/or assist with the development of proposals to secure new contracts
• Mentor and develop more junior staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients and be a strong supporter of effective teamwork

Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The position is at a HumRRO office in one of the following cities: Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; or Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications:

• PhD in I-O Psychology or related discipline
• Six plus years of post-doctoral work experience
• Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and tasks across our lines of business
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021

I-O Psychologist/Behavioral Science Consultant: Entry-Level

Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

 

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://humrro.applicantpool.com/jobs/919050.html

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes I-O Psychologists/Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed (or will soon complete a Master's or PhD degree in a relevant field). Work may include:

• Design and implement research and analysis plans
• Develop and/or evaluate various assessments, including cognitive and non-cognitive measures (i.e., job knowledge tests, situational judgment tests, personality assessments and logic-based reasoning measures, physical abilities tests)
• Administer assessment centers and simulations for public safety, industry, and business
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data gathered through various means (e.g., focus groups, surveys, tests, extant databases, alignment workshops)
• Use a variety of analytic tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS, R)
• Conduct classical and IRT item analyses, test scoring and equating, standard setting
• Write technical reports and orally present findings to internal staff and/or clients
• Lead and/or assist with the development of proposals to secure new contracts
• Mentor and develop more junior staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients and be a strong supporter of effective teamwork

Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The position is at a HumRRO office in one of the following cities: Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; or Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in I-O Psychology or related discipline
• Some relevant work experience preferred
• Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and tasks across our lines of business
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021

Student Intern Opportunity 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

How to Apply:

The FDIC's Spring 2023 postings include two types of Internship appointments:

NTE Intern: Interns hired with a NTE date (also referred to as a NTE Intern) should be placed in temporary assignments and hired to complete temporary projects or to fill traditional summer jobs.

Announcement Number: 2023-HQP-0015 (PUBLIC): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703450300

Indefinite Intern: Interns in a longer term developmental role without a NTE date. 

Announcement Number: 2023-HQP-0016 (PUBLIC): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703448700

If you are interested, in working with our team please consider applying. All announcements will close on February 14th, 2023.

About the Organization

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Spring 2023 Pathways Internship postings are now open. FDIC's Human Resources Branch within the Division of Administration includes the Human Capital Strategic Planning and Analysis team of exceptional I/O Psychologists eager to help support career development of future colleagues. 

Lead Personnel Research Psychologist

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

How to Apply:

For a full description and to apply, visit: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

About the Organization

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Location: LOCATION NEGOTIABLE

Open Period: February 6, 2023 to February 10, 2023

$116,393 - $183,500 per year

The salary range for this announcement reflects Rest of US GS-14/1 @ $116,393 to highest GS-14/10 San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA @ $183,500

About the Job

Are you an Industrial/Organizational psychologist with selection expertise? If selected, you may develop, implement, and evaluate selection or promotion assessments; conduct data analysis; write technical reports; or conduct job analysis. Additional selections may be made for psychologists with individual or organizational assessment expertise. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

· Lead and/or participate on project teams to develop and/or contract for innovative assessment tools.

· Conduct Governmentwide and/or agency-specific job analyses.

· Develop and implement competency models and hiring/promotional assessments.

· Establish project objectives, activities, timelines, budgets, and staffing plans.

· Advise agencies and internal senior management on implementing assessment strategies.

Qualifications:

Key Requirements

· U.S. Citizen or National

· Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

· Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

· Relevant experience (see Qualifications below)

· Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessments

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement: All applicants must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or equivalent in psychology to receive further consideration. 

For GS-14: You must meet the Basic Requirement AND have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the Federal Government GS-13 grade or pay band. Specialized experience must demonstrate ALL of the following:

Using knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of industrial/organizational psychology or related field (e.g., applied social psychology, applied research/evaluation) to develop practical solutions to assessment problems, including experience with assessment development and validation methods; AND

Experience applying knowledge of statistics and using a major statistical analysis package (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R); AND

Leading/managing projects that involved conducting job analyses, performing statistical analyses and developing tests/assessment tools consistent with professional and legal requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures); AND

Planning and monitoring project or program budgets to include negotiating funding with management or other officials; monitoring budget progression including overages or underutilization; determining pricing for operational activities; determining estimated costs for products or services; and managing resources to ensure delivery within budgeted amounts.

Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Organizational Effectiveness Branch

How to Apply: 

For more information and to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/692579300 

About the Organization:

ASPR/OE will be a fast-paced environment where your duties and responsibilities require interacting at all levels, across multiple offices, within and external to ASPR. Consider joining our diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

About the Position:

Are you interested in saving lives and protecting Americans from 21^st century health threats? Come support the mission of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)!

The Organizational Effectiveness Branch with ASPR is now accepting applications for a GS-13 Personnel Research Psychologist in the Washington DC office. Applicants will be evaluated based upon responses provided on the job-specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process. Applications will be accepted through December 14, 2022.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Designing research programs and identifying short and long term program goals and objectives, formulating priorities, and implementation plans. Providing recommendations to senior leaders on relevant budget requirements and policy development around human resources issues.
• Conducting organizational effectiveness projects throughout ASPR, including but not limited to employee selection, engagement, career and leadership development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Preparing program guidelines and initiatives and acting as a subject matter expert and/or a recognized technical authority in the development and interpretation of industrial organizational research initiatives, cultural implications, and related ethical and social policies.
• Planning and executing advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Collaborating with others both inside and outside of ASPR to conduct research relevant to knowledge development in the field of industrial organizational psychology.
• Determining research implications on ASPR-wide industrial organizational research initiatives and disseminating findings through written reports, executive memos, and presentations.

Secret Service, Office of Human Resources (HR), HR Research and Assessment Division

How to Apply:

You can apply on USA Jobs.

About the Position:

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources (HR), HR Research and Assessment Division will allow you to participate in research, development, implementation, and maintenance of effective competency-based assessments for selection, promotion, career development, and organizational effectiveness to support the establishment and maintenance of a quality workforce.

Duties:

The selectee will serve as Personnel Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Formulating, defining and conducting research assignment of moderate scope and complexity, addressing problem in human resource management.
  
•  Performing responsibly in all phases of the research and project management process, including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results.
  
• Developing entry level and promotional tests, assessments, and other tools for selection, promotion, and career development.
  

This Personnel Psychologist position starts at a salary of $89,834 (GS-12 step 1), with promotion potential to $164,102 (GS-14 step 10).

Fairfax County Government

How to Apply: 

To apply, please visit the Fairfax County career page here.

About the Position:

Fairfax County Government offers numerous benefits that support employees today and into the future! We are looking for an experienced, professional and detailed-oriented employment testing/exam analyst to complete our established Employment/Public Safety Exam Team. The team provides oversight and management of public safety examination development and administration. Duties include:

• Works with various public safety committees to develop promotional examinations;
  
• Writes and/or edits test items for multiple choice written exams;
  
• Reviews statistical analysis and establishes the passing score cutoff for examinations;
  
• Plans and organizes projects to achieve established objectives and time schedules;
  
• Conducts research on test validation and test correlation as it related to job requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines;
  
• Develops surveys to measure effectiveness of processes;
  
• Interprets and evaluates statistical analyses and reports findings.
  
• Performs other duties as required.
  

General Duties:

• Manages/oversees a major function/program, project or team;
  
• Proactively develops, manages, and evaluates programs and procedures that are responsive to the changing needs of the customer and the business environment;
  
• Participates in the contracting process, including drafting bid specifications, evaluating
  
• proposals, and selecting a contractor;
  
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations;
  
• Serves as an expert witness; presents testimony at official proceedings such as Civil Service Commission and in Court;
  
• Applies systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;
  
• Proactively develops solutions; facilitates problem solving among different individuals/groups to reach effective outcomes;
  
• Provides advice and consultation regarding immediate situations;
  
• Works independently to define and meet customer needs, facilitating innovation and exploration of non-traditional ideas;
  
• Recognizing the implications of proposed changes, identifies and collaborates with appropriate individuals and groups to develop and implement the changes;
  
• Leads change initiatives throughout the department or with customers to improve services and meet the needs of the customer;
  
• Investigates/responds to individual, agency, or County-wide issues, questions or grievances from the public, employees, and/or County/State/Federal agencies;
  
• Develops and presents material on various topics to individuals and groups.
  

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;
  
• Knowledge of group/team dynamics;
  
• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;
  
• Skill in use of computer hardware and software;
  
• Skill in facilitation;
  
• Skill in mediation and conflict resolution;
  
• Ability to gather, analyze and present facts;
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public officials;
  
• Ability to work as a team member or leader;
  
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration or a related field, plus four years of professional-level human resources experience.

Certificates and Licenses Required:
Not applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
  
• Four years of experience developing, administering, and scoring high-stakes employment tests.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting statistical analysis of employment data.
  
• Advanced skill with MS Excel.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

How to Apply: 

For a full description and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/688181300 no later than December 5, 2022.

About the Position:

 re you a graduate student interested in working with senior industrial/organizational psychologists to deliver employment and organizational assessment services to Federal agencies?  You could be part of a team working to develop, implement, and evaluate assessment tools for selection or promotion; develop and administer surveys; analyze data using SPSS, Excel, or R; write technical reports; conduct job analysis/competency modeling or gap analysis and/or program evaluation.

Webinar Opportunity:

OPM will be hosting three webinars to provide additional information about our organization and the kinds of projects our psychologists complete.  Webinars are currently scheduled on November 29, 2022 from 12:30-1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, November 30, 2022, from 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and December 1, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.  If you would like to attend a webinar, please send an email to Leadership_Assessment@opm.gov.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Personnel Research and Assessment Division (PRAD)

How to apply: 

Current Federal employees (GS-0180-12/13):

Current Federal employees (GS-0180-14)

All other applicants (GS-0180-12/13)

About the Organization:

The Personnel Research and Assessment Division is a team of Industrial-Organizational Psychologists leveraging expertise in human capital strategies and applied research to make a difference in the safety and security of our Nation.  

About the Position:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Personnel Research and Assessment Division (PRAD) has 2 openings for a Personnel Research Psychologist. PRAD seeks interested and eligible employees at the GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 levels.   All positions are non-supervisory and have promotion potential to the GS-14.  These positions are eligible for remote work, anywhere in the United States.  Applications will be accepted from Monday, November 7 to Monday, November 21, 2022 for the first 100 applicants.

Selected applicants will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating tests and other assessment instruments for use within CBP, enhancing organization effectiveness through organizational development, and conducting research to support national initiatives. Typical work assignments, include but are not limited to:

• Planning and conducting job analysis studies, the results of which serve as the foundation for a variety of human resources programs including development of tests and assessments for frontline hiring and career paths for employee development.
• Leading the development of innovative assessment tools in support of multiple-hurdle selection processes and conducting validity studies to determine the predictive effectiveness of new and existing assessments for specific occupations. Using classical test theory and item response theory to develop assessments, including computer adaptive tests.
• Applying the knowledge base and scientific methods of psychology to critical human capital issues to include talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, employee motivation, and occupational skills gaps.
• Designing and implementing surveys to support data driven decision-making around human capital issues or to enable program evaluation.
• Participating in all phases of the research process, including problem definition, planning, execution, statistical analysis, and interpretation, and reporting of results. Preparing and presenting briefing materials that communicate technical information to non-technical audiences of all levels, documenting applied research study methods and results in technical reports.