Operational Psychologist

SPAARK INC • Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

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About The Position

SPAARK, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operational Psychologist to provide specialized psychological assessment and selection support for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Special Missions Training Center (SMTC) at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The professional will support the Tactical Operator Screener (TOS) program by conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, administering and interpreting psychometric assessments, and evaluating candidates for specialized operational assignments within the USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF).

The role includes remote screening for up to 150 applicants per Assessment & Selection cycle and on-site assessments for selection classes of approximately 80 candidates. The psychologist will review candidate materials, conduct structured interviews, develop risk classifications and recommendations, and contribute to selection boards and program improvement efforts. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-approved program, or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Navy.
• Completion of an APA-approved clinical psychology internship/residency or an equivalent psychiatry residency.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology or psychiatry in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Significant experience conducting psychological Assessment & Selection evaluations for Special Missions Units within USSOCOM, JSOC, or comparable organizations.
• Must successfully complete required Rapid Gate vetting for access to military installations.
• Must meet applicable federal personnel screening requirements, including a Tier 1, low-risk, non-sensitive investigation (SF-85).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate candidates’ suitability for specialized military and operational assignments.
• Support remote psychological screening for up to 150 applicants per Assessment & Selection cycle and on-site assessments for selection classes of approximately 80 candidates.
• Administer, score, and interpret validated psychological assessment instruments, including the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO-PI-3), and Multidimensional Aptitude Battery-II (MAB-II).
• Develop psychological assessment criteria addressing cognitive abilities, personality traits, behavioral characteristics, and operational readiness.
• Review candidate prescreening questionnaires, background information, and psychological testing results.
• Establish and apply Red, Yellow, and Green psychological risk classifications in coordination with USCG leadership.
• Conduct structured psychological interviews with designated candidates, with up to 40 interviews per selection cycle.
• Prepare comprehensive psychological evaluation reports, candidate risk assessments, and recommendations for USCG leadership.
• Participate in candidate evaluation boards and provide professional recommendations regarding candidate suitability.
• Collaborate with military leadership and command personnel to support evidence-based personnel selection decisions.
• Support assessment process improvement, program validation, behavioral research, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and safeguard confidential psychological assessment records and documentation.
• Ensure required informed consent documentation is completed before psychological testing.
• Complete written assessments and other deliverables within established Government reporting timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree