Organizational Psychologist jobs in Virginia

Job Title: Industrial and Organizational Psychologist - OBAN Corporation

Department/Project Team: TBD

Reports To: TBD

Location: TBD

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview: The Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychologist role applies principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing challenges within a 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.

Job Description:

• Conduct organizational assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and implement employee selection programs, including job analyses, validation studies, and personnel assessments.

• Design and evaluate job performance measures in collaboration with management.

• Lead training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.

• Advise on organizational policies related to employee relations and equity.

• Analyze data using statistical methods to evaluate and improve organizational effectiveness.

• Provide expert testimony in legal cases involving workplace issues or personnel selection if needed.

• Collaborate with other departments to integrate psychology into business strategies and operations.

Qualfications:

• A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution. A master’s degree with extensive work experience may be accepted.

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in industrial/organizational psychology or human resources.

• Security Clearance: Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.

• 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.

• Analytical Skills: 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: Understanding of relevant employment laws, government regulations, and ethical guidelines is crucial.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with statistical software (like SPSS, R, or SAS) and computer applications used in data analysis and report generation.

• 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.

Work Conditions:

• Virtual/Office environment (hybrid); travel to client site, as deemed necessary.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of educational qualifications.

Company Summary:

We Help Our Clients Solve Complex Mission-Critical Challenges.

Established in 2008 and based in the Washington Metro Area, OBAN Corporation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) and Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Participant that provides practical, strategic, and tactical management solutions to public and private sector clients.

OBAN works with our clients to meet their mission-critical objectives through expert advisory, administrative, and implementation support solutions. We develop and implement efficient and effective near-term and long-term roadmaps to help our clients navigate through some of their toughest and most complex business challenges.

To learn more about OBAN, please visit our website: https://www.oban-corp.com.

Top Benefits or Perks:

As a team member at OBAN, you’ll enjoy:

• Active work environment

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Federal Holidays

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Training and Development

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Option to work remotely (subject to customer guidelines)

OBAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.