Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (PIRS021A)
Core
Design, validate, and analyze psychometric assessments (tests, simulations, interviews) to support high-stakes HR decisions (hiring, promotion, certification) for government and private sector clients.
Role type
Senior Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (Psychometrician)
Builds
Validated assessment instruments, competency models, job task analyses, and training programs for DoD and Federal Civilian Agencies.
Domain
Government contracting / Human Resources / Psychometrics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Psychometric assessment development, Job Task Analysis (JTA), statistical data analysis, survey design and administration, validity and reliability studies, competency modeling, report writing, client consultation
Preferred skills
Experience with Situational Judgment Tests (SJTS), Job Knowledge Tests (JKTS), behavioral interviews, collective bargaining, organizational change management
Technologies
Survey platforms, statistical software (implied by data analysis), assessment development tools
Responsibilities
Conduct job task analyses (JTAs) for occupational functions; design and validate selection assessments; analyze empirical data to quantify personal traits; lead support teams of subject matter experts; communicate findings to government agencies; advise on human resources topics; conduct literature reviews and validity studies.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (3-5 years experience required)
