Workforce Planning Manager (R023761)

Federal Reserve Board

How to Apply

Official website: www.federalreserve.gov/careers

About the Job

Branch

Human Resources

Job Posting Period

10/10/2023 - 11/10/2023

Job Title

Workforce Planning Manager

Facility Location

WASHINGTON, DC

Position Information

TITLE: Workforce Planning Manager

GRADE: FR-27

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

BENEFIT INFORMATION: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-benefits.htm

Duties

Summary

The Workforce Planning manager will serve as the subject matter expert for Board-wide strategic workforce planning and will facilitate efforts with Board HR and executive leadership teams to develop talent management strategies that will attract, develop and retain a world-class, agile workforce that will meet the current and future needs of the Board. This role plays a critical role in ensuring that all workforce development initiatives across the Board are coordinated, integrated and aligned with the strategic plans of the Board and Divisions. This role will measure and evaluate the overall performance and results of these programs, and foster strategic foresight within Board leadership teams to ensure a skilled workforce and a strong employment brand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Board-wide workforce planning strategies and approaches that are aligned with
• Board’s strategic plan and workforce requirements.
• Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the incumbent will build and direct the day to day operations of the workforce planning team to support Division-specific high priority initiatives to ensure strategic alignment at the Board and Division level.
• Manage the workforce planning team including the responsibility for performance management of direct reports (coaching, providing feedback, setting goals, and objectives etc.)
• Lead and participate in various committees and task forces and work collaboratively with HR leadership teams to develop strategies for identifying and developing executive and high potential employees, succession planning and talent acquisition.
• Work in partnership with HR Business Partners and Divisions to understand their business, develop workforce plans and strategies to achieve their objectives to address workforce needs and organizational goals.
• Work in collaboration with the Workforce Analytics Team and HR Information Services (ASAP) to develop the reporting tools, implement monitoring and reporting processes and deliver timely responses to reporting requirements.
• Serve as an internal consultant/advisor to HR (Talent Acquisition, Organization Development & Learning, Workforce Analytics, Compensation), HR Information Services, and Management Strategic Planning office in the understanding of workforce planning best practices, developing workforce plans and scenarios, analyzing workforce data, and identification of workforce modeling tools, systems and methodologies.
• Develop and implement HR workforce planning policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure integration and alignment across HR programs.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to HR & business leaders on workforce trends and metrics that impact business outcomes.
• In collaboration with HR Analytics team, establish appropriate protocols to ensure effective collection, validation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of workforce planning data; mobilize and measure the efforts around workforce planning goals; and provide the subject matter expertise in developing key performance indicators, talent metrics and predictive analytics.
• Participate in local and national workforce planning networks and groups to develop and share best practice with colleagues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

A seasoned human resources professional with a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent work experience and six years of human resources experience. Superior consultative skills and the demonstrated ability to work as a business partner. Proven ability utilizing various testing and measurement tools to validate and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Proven abilities in the area of leadership that drives higher degrees of organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated ability designing, selecting, and integrating programs, both internal and external in an organization.  Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills in order to effectively provide advice and counsel to a wide range of clients. Ability to manage and influence those not under direct authority. Strong project management and problem-solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives. Ability to work with and lead through multiple priorities. Ability to simplify complex analysis that delivers comprehensive understanding and actionable recommendations. PHR/SPHR certification is preferred.

This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and an in-office presence in Washington, DC.

Personnel Research Psychologist IV

United States Postal Service

How to Apply

Direct link: Personnel Research Psychologist IV

Official website: www.usps.com/careers.

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the Veterans Preference tab.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.

Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma).

All applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email.

Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address! @usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Newly appointed EAS Grade employees are subject to a 1-year probationary period. Applicants must demonstrate in writing the requirements listed on the announcement through a combination of education, training and experience. You may use both your Summary of Accomplishments and description of duties (under Work Experience) to address each of the requirements listed.

About the Job

Branch

Human Resources

Job Posting Period

10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

Job Title

PERSONNEL RSRCH PSYCHOLOGIST IV

Facility Location

USPS HEADQUARTERS

475 LENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

OTHER LOCATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be authorized.

Position Information

TITLE: PERSONNEL RSRCH PSYCHOLOGIST IV

GRADE: V - 01

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0180-0021

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.

NB11592210SALARY RANGE: 113,960.00 - 131,585.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102023

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Duties

Functional Purpose

Leads large complex assessment, evaluation, and analysis projects. Develops, validates, and implements large assessment systems, tools, processes, and procedures. Serves as a technical expert for development and validation of assessments, for high-stakes testing, evaluation, and organizational talent management initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads large complex projects and project teams to develop, deploy, and validate a full range of assessment tools for selection and evaluation systems, processes, programs, and procedures used in organizational decision making (e.g., high-stakes testing, training development). Ensures compliance with appropriate professional standards and guidelines, and legal requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidelines, SIOP Principles, APA Standards, negotiated agreements , EEO laws).

2. Consults with and coordinates cross functionally with stakeholders to assess selection, program, and evaluation needs to support and identify strategic alignment and business impact (e.g., return on investment [ROI]). Develops plans to implement and communicate changes to selection, program, and evaluation systems.

3. Conducts complex job analysis studies, and related projects. Designs, develops and administers data collection methodologies to capture data needed for assessments (e.g., development, validation, evaluation, competency models and other talent management processes and procedures).

4. Conducts technical and complex quantitative and qualitative data analyses (e.g., cluster analysis, content analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling) to develop, support and improve assessment systems (e.g., selection, evaluation) and talent management strategies using statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).

5. Leads complex projects to design, develop, and execute plans, strategies, and frameworks to identify, gather, evaluate, and analyze data to determine effectiveness of HR programs (e.g., training, development, selection) and initiatives. Utilizes established data analytic and visualization tools, techniques, and methods to accurately identify actionable recommendations.

6. Conducts research on advancements in assessment, evaluation, validation, and competency model methodologies, systems, and technologies. Identifies, defines, and documents, the feasibility of alternative methods and develops recommendations to improve processes, policies, guidelines, and practices based on professional standards. Shares technical knowledge (e.g., methodological, statistical, psychometric), and professional development support (e.g., coaching, mentoring) to teammates.

7. Provides technical advice, program guidance, and policy interpretation on the full range of programs, assessments, evaluation, analysis, and succession program standards, processes, procedures, and policies to organizational leadership and business owners. Resolves more complex or unique problem situations.

8. Provides written and/or oral testimony, briefings, and reports on complex technical and professional issues. Serves as technical expert and an expert witness in legal proceedings in the area of I-O psychology.

SUPERVISION

Manager Assessments & Analytics

Qualifications

1. Ability to perform and apply complex data analyses (e.g., Cluster Analysis, Exploratory and Confirmatory, Structural Equation Modeling) using standard social science statistical analysis packages (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) sufficient to develop, validate, and evaluate selection systems and procedures.

2. Ability to use standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word) sufficient to develop reports, presentations, and graphically present data.

3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to convey a range of complex technical concepts related to selection programs, policies, and procedures to non-technical audiences.

4. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or degree in a closely related field, which included a focus on selection methods and/or psychometrics from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) or Tier 2 investigation. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to meet and maintain the requirements of this level of background investigation while holding this position.

6. Ability to design and develop research projects sufficient to develop, validate, and evaluate assessments, evaluations, and strategies to measure results and draw conclusions regarding impact of results to strategic initiatives and business outcomes.

7. Knowledge of ethical, legal and professional standards related to testing and assessment development (i.e., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures [EEO], Principles for the Development and Validation of Employee Selection Procedures [SIOP] and Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing [AERA, APA]) sufficient to develop and validate legally-defensible, high stakes selection and assessment tools.

8. Ability to provide consultative services sufficient to coordinate and direct activities of self and others to ensure alignment with strategic business needs while influencing executive project sponsors and stakeholders.

9. Ability to manage large testing, assessment, and evaluation projects and lead a project team, including providing guidance to team members and planning, organizing, and coordinating the project activities.

10. Ability to effectively communicate analyses and research findings associated with technical subject matter to a non-technical audience using data visualization to convey the story.

** This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned. **This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.

2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

For information, please contact Sakenia Williams at Talent@usps.gov.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Senior HR Consultant 

Fairfax County Government 

How to Apply

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty  and refer to Job #23-02482 when applying. Deadline for applications is October 13, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
 
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY

About the Job

SALARY: $43.01 - $71.68 Hourly

$3,440.71 - $5,734.50 Biweekly

$89,458.51 - $149,097.10 Annually

LOCATION: FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

JOB TYPE: FT Salary W BN

JOB NUMBER: 23-02482

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

OPENING DATE: 09/16/2023

CLOSING DATE: 10/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern PAY GRADE: S31

POSTING TYPE: Open to General Public

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply. Leads employment testing professionals, partnering with departments, to develop, schedule, administer, and score relevant, valid testing instruments to meet the succession plans of Fairfax County’s public safety agencies. Works closely with stakeholders to facilitate, design, and implement promotional examinations that are legally defensible as valid and job-related procedures and comply with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations, Fairfax County policies, regulations and procedural memoranda, the Department’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable), and other related professional standards and best practices. This position requires a high degree of technical expertise, excellent oral and written communication skills, integrity, project planning and management, and creative problem-solving techniques while using sound judgment. Duties include: 

• Manages all aspects of employment test development, scheduling, and administration, and scoring;
• Ensures quality control and security in all aspects of testing; • Trains and ensure assessors are competent in observing, recording, and evaluating candidate behaviors.
• Conducts job analyses and adverse impact and validation studies; • Researches, evaluates, conducts analyses, creates reports and develops recommendations;
• Manages, develops, and conducts assessment center orientations and posttest review sessions;
• Leads and provides coaching to a team of professionals in the division;
• Attends grievance meetings with departmental staff and may provide testimony in Civil Service Hearings;
• Stays abreast of the latest research and trends to provide expert guidance an d to ensure alignment with best practices;
• Identifies process inefficiencies and makes recommendations for process redesign to create a more streamlined practice and deliver high quality results;
• Assists with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests;
• Assists in managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the employment division.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (telework and on-site work).

Note: The specialized areas of the position are promotional testing and evaluation.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Expand, revise, and enhance County Human Resources systems, programs, and products consistent with County, State and Federal laws and regulations;
• Provide consulting support to multiple business partners to proactively and creatively resolve complex Human Resources issues;
• Lead cross-agency change initiatives throughout to improve services and meet the needs of the client agencies;
• Collaborate with senior executives to design, develop, implement, and evaluate new human resource policies and procedures; Lead cross-functional project teams;
• Manage projects from conception through implementation using accepted project management techniques;
• Manage the procurement process for securing Human Resources consultant support, including drafting statements of work/requests for bid, evaluating proposals, selecting a contractor, and managing projects;
• Apply systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on Human Resources trends, legislation, policy and programs;
• Lead complex Human Resources studies with County-wide impact or of diverse, complex organizational structures and/or functions;
• Design and lead benchmarking studies to assess County Human Resources programs and policies; 

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;
• Extensive knowledge of human resources theories, practices and concepts;
• Advanced knowledge of Federal, State and County laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of Human Resources development, including group dynamics, teaming and problem solving;
• Knowledge of facilitation and presentation techniques;
• Knowledge of project planning and project management techniques;
• Ability to provide human resource consulting services in relevant areas;
• Ability to gather, analyze, synthesize, and present facts, findings and recommendations;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public officials;
• Ability to develop recommendations, reports, studies and presentations;
• Ability to guide, lead or supervise professional or administrative staff;
• Highly developed skills in collaboration;
• Highly developed skills in oral and written communication.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field plus four years of professional-level human resources experience including one year of specialized experience as a senior analyst within the specialized area.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check. Additional work time including weekends and evenings as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology;
• Four years of experience overseeing high stakes testing, preferably for public safety agencies;
• Thorough knowledge of the professional and regulatory standards in employment testing operations and extensive experience in the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures and Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations;
• Experience working with senior leadership and attorneys;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making, and the ability to support decisions; 
• Knowledge of the statistical approaches and methods used for assessment validation; 
• Experience interpreting and explaining validation results to a non-technical audience; 
• Experience in conducting selection system design and validation;
• Experience with conducting job analyses to establish criteria for classification and selection; 
• Two years of experience supervising professional staff;
• Solid ability to analyze data, identify trends and provide recommendations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in an office with low to moderate noise. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The position is primarily sedentary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to traverse to multiple sites for exam committee meetings and administration of exams. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
SELECTION PRODCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a presentation, analytical, or written exercise.

GS-14 Personnel Psychologist

Department of Homeland Security - US Secret Service 

How to Apply

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/749413600

About the Job

Open & closing dates
09/15/2023 to 09/28/2023
Salary
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval. 
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
National security
Announcement number
HUM-NHP369-23-DE
Control number
749413600

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Formulating, defining and conducts research assignment of moderate scope and complexity, addressing problem in human resource management.
• Leading the planning, implementation, and ongoing program evaluation of major human capital programs related to employee assessment and selection.
• Developing special-purpose tests and related instruments for application to specific and general examining needs.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by strengthening its ability to recruit, develop, and retain a highly specialized and dedicated workforce to fulfill mission critical requirements. This Personnel Psychologist position starts at a salary of $132,368 (GS-14 step 1), with potential to $172,075 (GS-14 step 10).

GS-12/13 Personnel Psychologist

Department of Homeland Security - US Secret Service 

How to Apply

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/749412900

About the Job

Open & closing dates
09/15/2023 to 09/28/2023
Salary
$94,199 - $145,617 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval. 
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
National security
Announcement number
HUM-NHP323-23-DE
Control number
749412900

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Formulating, defining and conducts research assignment of moderate scope and complexity, addressing problem in human resource management.
• Performing responsibly in all phases of the research and project management process, including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results.
• Developing special-purpose tests and related instruments for application to specific and general examining needs.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by strengthening its ability to recruit, develop, and retain a highly specialized and dedicated workforce to fulfill mission critical requirements. This Personnel Psychologist position starts at a salary of $94,199 (GS-12 step 1), with promotion potential to $172,075 (GS-14 step 10).

Human Capital Consultant 

ICF

How to Apply

https://icf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ICFExternal_Career_Site/job/Reston-VA/Human-Capital-Consultant_R2303682

Check out more of what we do at ICF's Web site www.icf.com.

Job Description:

Do you have interest in developing and delivering reliable, valid personnel assessments? Do you have experience consulting on military or Federal talent management? Do you have at least 5 years of experience conducting developing assessments, conducting validation studies, and conducting psychometric analyses? Have you advised clients on assessment development and validation, prepared technical reports and briefing materials, and presented results to nontechnical audiences? If the answers are yes, ICF is growing and we need you!

Your main responsibilities will be to use your experience to provide innovative solutions for military and Federal clients on assessment development, administration, and validation. Your knowledge of applied measurement methods, psychometrics, and validation will be leveraged to improve and modernize talent management to ensure that our client has a workforce prepared to meet current and future demands.

What else is in it for you? You will gain exposure to large innovative projects, interact with experts in the field, all while building content knowledge and consulting skills. You will work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Our Federal clients include organizations within nearly every Cabinet-level agency of government.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative, timely, and high quality organizational and workforce solutions and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff
• Conduct psychometric research, including planning and conducting analyses
• Describe results of statistical analyses in practical language and implications that our clients can understand and use
• Coordinate with other members of project teams throughout the company
• Build relationships with Federal clients
• Contribute to proposals and other efforts to develop business

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Management
• 5 years of experience in assessment development, psychometrics, and validation
• 2 years of experience consulting on military or Federal Human Resources or Talent Management

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Ability to communicate technical/statistical information to non-technical audiences
• Experience designing and analyzing assessments and/or surveys (e.g., item writing, reliability, validity)
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• Experience with Federal procurement
• Oral presentation and facilitation skills

Professional Skills

• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with MS Office Applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project)
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R and or others) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau or MS Power BI)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• High attention to detail
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, outside clients, and vendors
• Ability and interest in learning new software tools and in transferring knowledge
• Ability and willingness to develop and deliver presentations
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Knowledge of the Federal sector

Senior Human Capital Consultant 

ICF

How to Apply

https://icf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ICFExternal_Career_Site/job/Reston-VA/Senior-Human-Capital-Consultant---Remote_R2303683

Check out more of what we do at ICF's Web site www.icf.com.

About the Job

Do you have interest in helping Federal agencies improve their human capital practices? Do you have experience consulting on military or Federal talent management? Do you have at least 8 years of experience conducting job analysis/competency modeling, developing assessments, conducting validation studies, conducting psychometric analyses, and analyzing workforce data? Have you managed projects, conducted research studies, prepared technical reports and briefing materials, and presented results to nontechnical audiences? If the answers are yes, ICF is growing, and we need you!

Your main responsibilities will be to use your experience to provide innovative solutions for military and Federal clients on assessment, talent management, and workforce research. Your knowledge of project management, applied measurement methods, psychometrics, validation, and research principles will be leveraged to improve and modernize talent management to ensure that our client has a workforce prepared to meet current and future demands.

What else’s is in it for you? You will gain exposure to large innovative projects, interact with experts in the field, all while building content knowledge and consulting skills. You will work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Our Federal clients include organizations within nearly every Cabinet-level agency of government.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage projects and teams of researchers to provide deliverables to clients on time and within budget
• Contribute to the development of innovative, timely, and high quality organizational and workforce solutions and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff
• Assist/oversee quantitative and qualitative research, including planning and conducting analyses
• Describe results of statistical analyses in practical language and implications that our clients can understand and use
• Coordinate with other members of project teams throughout the company
• Build relationships with Federal clients
• Contribute to proposals and other efforts to develop business

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Management
• 8 years of professional work experience conducting research (experimental, quasi-experimental, quantitative or qualitative), analyzing data, and preparing technical reports/briefing materials
• 8 years of experience in assessment development, psychometrics, and validation
• 3 years of project management or principal investigator experience
• 3 years of experience consulting on military or Federal Human Resources or Talent Management

Preferred Skills/Experience 

• PhD in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Management preferred
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R and or others) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau or MS Power BI)
• Experience providing technical guidance to others
• Ability to communicate technical/statistical information to non-technical audiences
• Experience designing and analyzing assessments and/or surveys (e.g., item writing, reliability, validity)
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• Experience with Federal procurement
• Oral presentation and facilitation skills
• Knowledge or awareness of the use of natural language processing, language models, automation, and/or artificial intelligence for talent management

Professional Skills

• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with MS Office Applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• High attention to detail
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Ability to build relationships with clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, outside clients, and vendors
• Ability and interest in learning new software tools and in transferring knowledge
• Ability and willingness to develop and deliver presentations
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Knowledge of the Federal sector

Consultant

PDRI by Pearson

How to Apply

Apply online:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=023ec791-2cc6-4503-8c3e-df4ecf60be52&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=486125

About the Job

Location:  Arlington, VA, DC or remote considered

PDRI by Pearson is currently looking for experienced Industrial/Organizational Psychologists to join our fast-paced consulting organization. The position is in the Arlington, VA area. Consideration will be given to remote employment.

PDRI is a premier talent management consulting firm with a 40-plus year history of designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique challenges.

We are seeking experienced Industrial/Organizational Psychologists for developing/implementing custom solutions to meet client needs, and in designing and developing innovative assessment products for the Federal government and commercial market. The role will entail substantial direct client interaction.

PDRI offers its employees challenging and engaging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits, generous bonus programs, 401K with matching contributions, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development. 

Typical client engagements include:

• Developing, validating, and implementing assessment tools and processes
• Developing and implementing performance management strategies
• Developing and implementing career management and skill-building programs
• Creating and validating competency models
• Conducting organizational design projects
• Evaluating and designing employee development programs including needs assessments

Team members have the opportunity to be part of an organization that has a reputation for high-quality, tailored, end-to-end solutions for clients in the public and private sector. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field required 
• U.S. citizenship required
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Outstanding critical thinking and writing skills
• Outstanding client interaction skills
• Experience in project management is preferred
• Ability to communicate well and make compelling presentations to customers
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative, practical, technically-sound human capital tools, processes and programs
• Solid knowledge of core Industrial/Organizational Psychology topics such as assessment development, validation, performance management, and competency modeling
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork skills

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Associate Consultant 

PDRI by Pearson 

How to Apply

Apply online: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=023ec791-2cc6-4503-8c3e-df4ecf60be52&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=485999

About the Organization 

PDRI by Pearson, is currently looking for an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist to join our fast-paced consulting organization.  

PDRI is a premier talent management consulting firm with a 45-plus year history of designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique challenges.  

We are seeking an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with 0-5 years of consulting or research experience. Selected candidates will be part of project teams developing/implementing custom solutions to meet client needs, and designing and developing innovative assessment products for the Federal government market. The role will entail substantial direct client interaction.  

PDRI offers its employees challenging and engaging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits, generous bonus programs, 401K with matching contributions, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Team members have the opportunity to be part of an organization that has a reputation for high-quality, tailored, end-to-end solutions for clients in the public and private sector.  

About the Job

Typical project work includes:   

• Developing, validating, and implementing custom assessment tools and process  
• Developing and implementing performance management tools and strategies  
• Developing and implementing career management and skill-building programs  
• Creating and validating competency models   
• Assisting with applied research studies
• With guidance, contributing to the development of project deliverables such as developing draft performance standards, competency definitions, test items, training materials, etc.  
• Collecting data; managing small to medium data sets
• Co-facilitating SME workshops and interviews
• Performing statistical analyses to facilitate the interpretation of data  
• Documenting results of analyses using data visualization tools
• Independently conducting literature reviews  
• Writing portions of technical reports and presenting project findings with supervision; written work may require a moderate level of editing and revision  
• With minimal guidance, developing methods for conducting routine project tasks (e.g., devising a protocol for collecting content validity ratings)
• Using established protocols to independently conduct interviews, focus groups, workshops, and other data collection sessions with clients and subject matter experts 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 
• Required experience: 0-5 years  
• U.S. citizenship required  
• Due to the nature of our customer requirements, employment will require a U.S. Government background investigation
• Strong research and data analysis skills  
• Outstanding writing and critical thinking skills  
• Outstanding client interaction skills  
• Ability to communicate well and make compelling presentations to customers  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative, practical, technically-sound human capital tools, processes and programs  
• Solid knowledge of core Industrial/Organizational Psychology topics such as psychometrics, assessment development, validation, performance management, and competency modeling  
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork skills  
• Proficiency with R, SPSS, Excel; experience with Tableau is preferred

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

GS-15 Supervisory Personnel Psychologist

Department of Homeland Security - US Secret Service 

How to Apply

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/748748000

About the Job

Open & closing dates
09/13/2023 to 09/26/2023
Salary
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed and flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Announcement number
HUM-NHP316-23-MP
Control number
748748000

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Personnel Research Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Identifying, planning, developing, and organizing human capital research and planning activities, concepts, tools, and resources used in the recruitment, selection, and promotion of employees. Defining strategies, sets policies, and implements best-practices within the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and related fields.
• Developing, recommending, and utilizing state-of-the art psychometrically sound assessment tools to evaluate the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job-related characteristics of candidates for law enforcement and administrative, technical, and professional positions. Making authoritative determinations based upon these expert evaluations and providing information to senior-level stakeholders.
• Serving as an authority and expert on the interpretation of program policies, regulations, guides, standards, and priorities to assure coordinated program efforts and the interchange of information is consistent and transparent to all stakeholders.
• Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs by reviewing the accomplishments as a metric in measuring the extent of achievement goals and objectives and in evaluating the effectiveness of methods, techniques, and best practices.

This Supervisory Personnel Research Psychologist position starts at a salary of $155,700 (GS-15 step 01), with potential to $183,500 (GS-15 step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.