Personnel Research Psychologist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency • Arlington, VA

6d • Remote

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Personnel Psychologist (Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist) within the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program, Human Capital Initiatives (SCWDP HCI).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Develop difficult and complex multifaceted levels of competencies into all areas of SC workforce development and life cycle management
• Evaluate test and measurement data, applies methodology of test theory, psychometric and performance measurement
• Utilize difficult experimental designs, descriptive, inferential and advanced statistics
• Develop functional competencies, both technical and nontechnical, for all occupational series within the functional community and integrates them into workforce planning requirements
• Identifies suitable education and training for the organization
• Prepares comprehensive professional written reports documenting data, results, and findings to include the reliability and validity of results in final technical reports
• Applies accepted research/analysis techniques and methodologies to the resolution of major SC competency modeling, workforce planning, and policy formulation initiatives
• Conducts independent literature reviews of professional journals and papers
• Attends professional society and association meetings to stay current in the state-of-the-art I/O psychology and to exchange ideas on latest developments
• Degree: major or equivalent in psychology.
• Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2024, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements.
• Proficiency Level 2 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better.
• Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Practitioner level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position.
• In addition, 60 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
• To Demonstrate that you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the series, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
• Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Personnel Psychologist (Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist) within the Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program, Human Capital Initiatives (SCWDP HCI).
• Serves as a project advisor and technical authority in the application of I/O psychology.
• Serves as a consultant and technical advisor to subject matter experts and Department officials responsible for executing SC program operations.
• Consults both internally to the Department, and externally to other agencies, on findings and recommendations.
• Assesses organizations and areas of organizational improvement and design.
• Applies complex analysis techniques and methodologies in forecasting, competency modeling and assessment, and gap analysis activities to support execution of SCWDP HCI programs, objectives, and closing skills gaps initiatives.
• Works directly affects the ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies to recruit and retain the best civilian workforce in support of the Department's SC overall mission.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level