Supervisory Research Psychologist (Unit Chief)

HQDA Field Operating Agencies and Staff Support Agencies•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates with advanced degrees for scientific and engineering positions in the competitive service. The position serves as Chief of a Research Unit responsible for planning, organizing, and managing research and development in broad areas of advanced behavioral and social science that enhance the Soldier Lifecycle. The role leads behavioral or social science research programs focused on talent management, career decision-making, and predictive and developmental career advancement assessments. It develops evidence-based methods and tools to optimize individual and team placements, enhance team performance, and support leadership assignments at command and staff levels. The position supervises professional and technical personnel and coordinates with other research units and laboratory team leaders to support the overall research program and Army needs. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, may require three-year and supervisory probationary periods, and requires submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter. Travel of up to 35% is expected. The role is open to U.S. citizens. A bachelor's degree or higher with a major or equivalent in psychology is required; a Ph.D. or manifestly equivalent education is preferred. Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for that experience. The position is full-time federal employment, and salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree or higher with a major or equivalent in psychology.
At least one year of specialized experience planning and coordinating research assignments, including ensuring appropriate resourcing and execution; briefing proposals to high-level management officials to obtain support, interest, resources, and/or time; and identifying scientific or technical gaps and developing plans and methods to close them.
Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience alone; education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
May be required to complete a three-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period; a one-year probationary period applies if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Travel up to 35%.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Philosophy or manifestly equivalent education in psychology.

Responsibilities

Prepare integrated research and development plans to support timely and efficient execution of core research and customer programs that enhance current and future Army capabilities and mission requirements.
Plan short- and long-term research and development efforts, including appropriate resourcing, execution management, and progress monitoring.
Supervise professional and technical personnel and direct personnel planning and administration.
Coordinate with other research units and laboratory team leaders to foster communication, collaboration, and information-sharing in support of research programs and Army needs.
Lead and direct behavioral or social science research programs focused on talent management, career decision-making, and predictive and developmental career advancement assessments.
Develop evidence-based methods and tools to optimize individual and team placements, enhance team performance, and support leadership assignments at command and staff levels.