I/O Psychologist: Assessment Design & Validation

ICF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking professionals with experience in job analyses, competency modeling, and developing and validating personnel assessments for Federal clients. You will lead assessment projects end-to-end, conduct psychometric and workforce analyses, advise on methodology, and translate findings into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

This on-site DC-based role offers exposure to large, impactful projects, collaboration with field experts, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in I/O psychology or closely related field.
• Experience creating assessments and validation studies.
• Experience with legally defensible selection systems.
• Strong writing and communication of methods to clients.

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 applied HR research, including developing, implementing, and maintaining effective assessments for personnel selection, promotion, career development, and organizational effectiveness
• Analyze job requirements (e.g., tasks and competencies) to support development of testing and career development tools
• Develop and validate personnel assessment tools for selection or promotional purposes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR systems and tools and provide recommendations
• Support the collection and analysis of data and conduct psychometric research, including planning and conducting analyses to draw practical conclusions and answer research questions
• Describe results of statistical analyses in practical language and implications that our clients can understand and use
• Develop technical and non‑technical reports, briefings, slide decks, white papers, memos, and other documentation
• Ensure mandated laws, rules, and regulations are properly assessed for potential impact on work initiatives
• Assist in conducting meetings, workshops, trainings, and briefings
• Build relationships with Federal clients

Skills

Job analyses

Competency modeling

Assessment development

Psychometrics

Workforce analytics

Client advisory

Education

Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational psychology

Tools

SAS

SPSS

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

ICF is seeking professionals with experience in job analyses, competency modeling, and developing and validating personnel assessments for Federal clients. You will lead assessment projects end-to-end, conduct psychometric and workforce analyses, advise on methodology, and translate findings into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

This on-site DC-based role offers exposure to large, impactful projects, collaboration with field experts, and opportunities to grow within a