Operational Psychologist

Spaark Inc; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaark, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operational Psychologist to support the U.S. Coast Guard SMTC at Camp Lejeune, NC.

The role focuses on comprehensive psychological evaluations, psychometric testing, and risk classifications to guide candidate selection for high‑risk operational duties. The professional will conduct structured interviews, generate reports, and collaborate with military leadership to inform evidence‑based personnel decisions. A Psy.D.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-approved program or equivalent acceptable by Navy/USG.
• Completion of an APA-approved clinical psychology internship/residency or equivalent psychiatry residency.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the U.S. or territories.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate candidates for special operations assignments.
• Administer, score, and interpret validated psychometric instruments (PAI, NEO-PI-3, MAB-II).
• Develop assessment criteria addressing cognitive abilities, personality traits, and operational readiness.
• Review prescreening questionnaires, background information, and testing results.
• Prepare evaluation reports, risk classifications, and leadership recommendations; participate in candidate evaluation boards.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Psychometric testing

Structured interviews

Risk assessment

Report writing

Leadership collaboration

Education

Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

APA-approved internship/residency

Tools

PAI

NEO-PI-3

MAB-II

Job description

SPAARK, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operational Psychologist to provide specialized psychological assessment and selection support for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Special Missions Training Center (SMTC) at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.The selected professional will support the Tactical Operator Screener (TOS) program by conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, administering and interpreting psychometric assessments, and evaluating candidates for specialized operational assignments within the USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF).Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate candidates' suitability for specialized military and operational assignments.Support remote psychological screening for up to 150 applicants per Assessment & Selection cycle and on-site assessments for selection classes of approximately 80 candidates.Administer, score, and interpret validated psychological assessment instruments, including:Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO-PI-3)Multidimensional Aptitude Battery-II (MAB-II)Develop psychological assessment criteria addressing cognitive abilities, personality traits, behavioral characteristics, and operational readiness.Review candidate prescreening questionnaires, background information, and psychological testing results.Establish and apply psychological risk classifications using Red, Yellow, and Green assessment categories in coordination with USCG leadership.Conduct structured psychological interviews with designated candidates, with up to 40 interviews per selection cycle.Prepare comprehensive psychological evaluation reports, candidate risk assessments, and recommendations for USCG leadership.Participate in candidate evaluation boards and provide professional recommendations regarding candidate suitability.Collaborate with military leadership and command personnel to support evidence-based personnel selection decisions.Support assessment process improvement, program validation, behavioral research, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.Develop, maintain, and safeguard confidential psychological assessment records and documentation.Ensure that required informed consent documentation is completed before psychological testing.Complete written assessments and other deliverables within established Government reporting timelines.Qualifications:Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA)-approved program, or a program acceptable to the Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Navy.Completion of an APA-approved clinical psychology internship/residency or an equivalent psychiatry residency.Current, unrestricted license to practice psychology or psychiatry in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.Significant experience conducting psychological Assessment & Selection evaluations for Special Missions Units within USSOCOM, JSOC, or comparable organizations.Must successfully complete required Rapid Gate vetting for access to military installations.Must meet applicable federal personnel screening requirements, including a Tier 1, low-risk, non-sensitive investigation (SF-85).*Position is contingent upon contract award*SPAARK, Inc 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.