I-O Psychologist: Workforce Analytics & Job Classification

Adventsvcsllc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventsvcsllc in Washington, DC is seeking an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist to support workforce analysis and reclassification of federal job series. The role applies psychology, job analysis, and organizational science to ensure alignment with OPM standards and improve classification accuracy.

The incumbent will design competency models, conduct analyses using statistics and psychometrics, and communicate findings to HR leaders and technical experts to drive workforce planning and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of job analysis, competency modeling, and organizational assessment methods.
• Experience interpreting and applying OPM job classification standards and federal HR policies.
• Proficiency in research design, psychometrics, and statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR professionals, organizational leaders, and technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analyses to identify core tasks, competencies, and requirements for a variety of occupational series.
• Review and evaluate position descriptions to ensure alignment with OPM classification standards.
• Apply psychometric and organizational research methods to validate job series and grade determinations.
• Partner with subject matter experts, HR specialists, and leadership to ensure reclassification efforts are accurate, consistent, and defensible.
• Develop competency models and frameworks to support classification and workforce planning.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for job alignment, role clarity, and organizational efficiency.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay informed of current federal classification policies, psychological assessment practices, and workforce trends.

Skills

Job analysis

Competency modeling

Organizational assessment

OPM standards

Research design

Statistics

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD or PsyD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Adventsvcsllc in Washington, DC is seeking an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist to support workforce analysis and reclassification of federal job series. The role applies psychology, job analysis, and organizational science to ensure alignment with OPM standards and improve classification accuracy.

The incumbent will design competency models, conduct analyses using statistics and psychometrics, and communicate findings to HR leaders and technical experts to drive workforce planning and