Organizational Psychologist

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency seeks an Organizational Psychologist to serve as an internal consultant in Washington, DC. You will identify operational needs, design and conduct applied research, and deliver actionable findings to stakeholders across the Agency.

Work spans diverse domains, including evaluating workforce climate, assessing resources and training, and developing metrics to improve organizational efficiency and mission outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited, research-focused doctoral program.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational needs and design, conduct, and report applied research for stakeholders across the Agency.
• Assess workforce climate and resources, develop metrics, and evaluate programs to improve effectiveness.
• Support agency operations and adapt to rotating roles across multiple content areas.

Skills

Organizational psychology

Research methods

Education

Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Organizational Psychologists work in a consulting environment, eliciting client needs then designing, conducting, and reporting applied research to meet those requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Psychologists for the CIA serve as internal consultants, working directly with stakeholders across the Agency to identify operational needs, design and conduct applied research, and deliver actionable findings.

Work spans multiple organizational and personnel research domains, including determining effective approaches for collecting and analyzing operational data, assessing how organizational changes and climate factors affect workforce outcomes and mission effectiveness, evaluating whether employees have the resources and training necessary to perform effectively, identifying individual characteristics that predict success in specialized or non-traditional roles, developing and evaluating metrics to improve organizational efficiency, measuring stakeholder satisfaction, providing direct support to Agency operations, and evaluating whether programs and services achieve their intended outcomes.

Organizational Psychologists work within a rotation model and should expect to serve in multiple roles throughout their career, adapting to shifting expectations, responsibilities, work environments, and operational tempo as assignments change.

The Agency seeks adaptable general practitioners capable of working across multiple content areas, applying varied methodological approaches, and engaging effectively with stakeholders who differ widely in technical background and organizational role. Opportunities for continued professional development are provided in both core psychological disciplines and adjacent technical areas as needed.

Positions are primarily located within the Washington Metropolitan Area, with the possibility of occasional travel required to support organizational priorities.

Requirements & Education

Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited, research-focused doctoral program

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $179891 – $191886/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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