Research Psychologist

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks a Research Psychologist to apply social science theory to applied workforce research and to advise HR professionals based on data-driven insights.

The role focuses on planning and executing studies, analyzing data with SPSS or R Studio, and translating results into actionable recommendations for leadership and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Must have experience applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to gather data.
• Ability to communicate technical methods and solutions to non-technical audiences in writing or verbally.
• Experience using SPSS and/or R Studio for complex analyses (e.g., regression, ANOVA, factor analyses, non-parametric stats).
• Experience collaborating with and advising customers on industrial/organizational psychology principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply social science and psychological theory through applied research to investigate human behavior in workforce contexts.
• Provide consultative services for HR professionals based on research findings.
• Develop and interpret data-driven recommendations for leadership decision-making.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative research

Communicating methods to non-technical

Statistical software SPSS

Statistical software R Studio

Industrial/organizational psychology

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Master's in I/O/Applied/Cognitive/Social Psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

R Studio

Job description

Research Psychologists apply social science and psychological theory through applied research to investigate various issues, questions, and problems involving human behavior. In addition, they apply measurement methods and tools to assess the attributes, attitudes, and activities of the workforce, and develop plans to address research findings. They provide consultative services for HR professiona

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to gather data
• Experience communicating technical methods and solutions to non-technical audiences verbally and/or in writing
• Experience using statistical software (SPSS and/or R Studio) to conduct complex statistical analyses (e.g., multiple linear/logical regression, factor analyses, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics).
• Experience collaborating with and advising customers on industrial/organizational psychology principles

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology. Master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Applied Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Social Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

• Experience with survey and assessment instrument development
• Experience completing job task analysis, competency management, skill gap analysis, and/or competencies studies
• Experience gathering and analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions to develop recommendations for leadership decision-making
• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Social Psychology, or a related field is preferred.