Research Psychologist PB4

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) seeks Research Psychologists to apply social science and psychological theory through applied research, investigating human behavior within the workforce. You will provide consultative services to NGA HR, management, and NSG/IC counterparts, and support competency management, job task analyses, and workforce surveys in a data-driven environment.

A Bachelor's in Psychology is required; a Master's in Industrial/Organizational, Educational, or related

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative services for HR, NGA management, and NSG/IC counterparts.
• Apply social science and psychological theory through applied research.
• Develop plans to address research findings.
• Conduct workforce assessments, competency management, and related analyses

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Master's in I/O/Applied Psychology

Tools

SPSS

R Studio

Job description

Band: 04

Location: Springfield, VA

Cover Letter

Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. However, a cover letter is recommended. Applicants will have the option to attach a cover letter in the Qualifications - Attachments step of the online application.

Pay Band, Salary Range - Ext

2026 DC Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):

Band 4 $121,785 - $187,093

Permanent Change in Station

PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are not authorized.

NGA Marketing Message

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals are vital to our success as the worldwide provider of GEOINT. Know the World, Show the Way...from Seabed to Space!

Assignment Description

ASSIGNMENT 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 professionals, NGA management and stakeholders, and NSG/IC counterparts.

Promotion Opportunity

PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY: Promotion opportunities allow applicants at all band levels to be considered. Qualifications for NGA positions do not include specific time-in-band requirements. NGA will emphasize quality of experience, rather than duration, and assess how the quality of the experience demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance in the NGA occupational structure.

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Research (Industrial Organizational) Psychologists at NGA support the work of the Human Capital Advanced Capabilities Office to equip NGA employees, supervisors, and leaders with strategic workforce planning, competency management, and workforce assessment capabilities. They apply social science and psychological theory through applied research to investigate various issues, questions, and problems involving human behavior in the industrial and/or organizational setting. 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. This work also includes job task analysis (JTAs); strategic job task analysis (SJTAs); competency assessments, studies, frameworks, and management; skill assessment and gap analysis; maturity model development; and workforce surveys, studies, and assessments. To be successful in this role, the incumbent should be a dynamic researcher and a data savvy professional, who thrives in a data-driven environment and applies methodological and analytic rigor to each project.

Qualifications Mandatory

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.

Qualifications Desirable

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.

Special Info External

As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.

• - U.S. Citizenship
• - Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• - Polygraph & Drug Test
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