Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologist - Senior

Job Description

Job Description

FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA-certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder that is a premier provider of Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. We have won awards for being a Great Place to Work and continue to make ground-breaking advancements. For four years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list and were recently named one of Inc.'s 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fastest Growing companies.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Position Summary

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field; or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant post-degree experience with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.

Location

Onsite, Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR systems and tools.
• Consult with or advise management on conclusions and recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of test theory, psychometric methodology, and statistics to research and analyze HR data related to recruitment, hiring, retention, career development, and workforce analysis.
• Analyze job requirements (tasks and competencies) to support development of HR testing and career development tools.
• Design and draft revisions of agency policies and operating procedures related to human capital initiatives for Government approval.
• Draft technical and non-technical reports, briefing slide decks, white papers, memos, and other deliverables on a weekly to monthly basis.
• Advise the Government to ensure mandated laws, rules, and regulations are properly assessed for potential impact on work initiatives.
• Develop and validate personnel assessment tools for selection and/or promotion purposes.
• Provide project management support, including resolution of complex issues, establishing and maintaining timelines, monitoring project work activities, and communicating progress and status.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data using qualitative and quantitative strategies to draw practical conclusions and answer research questions.
• Assist in conducting meetings, workshops, trainings, and briefings related to HRR initiatives on a weekly to monthly basis.
• Record arrival and departure times in the agency's timekeeping system.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field; or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant post-degree experience with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, applications, methodologies, theories, and standards of personnel research and human resources management, including test theory, psychometric methodology, statistics, and research methods.

FYI's Benefits/Incentives: What is in it for you?

• Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team.
• The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and the next success story.
• A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package plus 401K.
• Tuition/education assistance, personal computer allowance, pet insurance.