Industrial / Organizational Psychologist (FTC to FTE)

Industrial / Organizational Psychologist (FTC to FTE)

Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist role applies principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing challenges within Oban’s client agency. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. The I/O Psychologist may provide consultation to management on organizational structure, motivation, job satisfaction, and consumer behavior. Key responsibilities include: Critical Initial Program:

Manage a new client program to support achieving Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) certification, including associated career pathing, pre-hire assessments instruments; job performance design and evaluation initiatives; training and development initiatives; and other related talent management requirements; to include preparation for AI-related workforce changes. Influence is at multiple levels of the client organization involving developing partnerships while offering a high EQ; executive presence. Strengthen existing competency models:

Conduct competency assessments, gap analyses and other activities associated with managing the currency, relevancy, and accuracy of program-specific work roles/occupational groups. Strengthen existing selection & assessment initiatives:

Develop band-level descriptors and implement employee selection initiatives, including job analyses, validation studies, and personnel assessments. Workforce Planning Initiatives:

Provide expertise in developing and executing workforce planning methodologies, plans, and strategies. Workplace:

Advise on organizational policies related to employee relations and equity. Analysis:

Analyze data using statistical methods to evaluate and improve organizational effectiveness. Occasional Initiatives:

Provide expert testimony in legal cases involving workplace issues or personnel selection if needed; collaborate with other departments to integrate I/O psychology into business strategies and operations. Qualifications: Security Clearance:

TS/SCI required (Oban will hold the clearance). Education:

A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is highly desired, or a related field from an accredited institution. A master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with extensive work experience related to the Key Responsibilities is also acceptable. Experience:

At least 3-5 years of professional experience in industrial/organizational psychology or human resources that focuses on delivering the noted Key Responsibilities. Research Skills:

Proficiency in designing studies, collecting data, and applying statistical analysis to understand workforce issues and develop solutions. Communication Skills:

Strong abilities in both written and verbal communication to effectively convey findings and recommendations to various stakeholders including business conversations and presentations to company leaders. Analytical Skills:

Demonstrated abilities to conduct thorough assessments and job task analyses; the ability to interpret complex data and use it to make informed decisions about HR policies, employee training, and organizational development. Knowledge of Laws and Regulations:

Familiarity and ability to apply federal and state employment guidelines required. Technical Proficiency:

Familiarity with statistical software (like SPSS, R, SAS, advanced Excel) and computer applications used in data analysis and report generation is highly desired. Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to work and communicate with different levels of staff and management. Specialized Training:

Additional licensure, certifications, or training in specific assessment tools, statistical software, or methodologies relevant to industrial and organizational psychology is a plus. Compensation:

Hourly (can be Corp-to-Corp, 1099, or W2 via MyBasePay, our Employer of Record) targeting $75-90/hour.

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