Senior Psychologist Program Manager - EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Psychologist Program Manager (GS-15) to lead a large, complex psychology program.

You will direct operations, develop policies, and oversee strategy across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with VA standards. Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/CPA/PCSAS) and a current license, with strong leadership, communication, and program-management skills.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from APA/PCSAS/CPA accredited program.
• Licensure: full, current and unrestricted license to practice psychology.
• English language proficiency as per VA standards.
• US citizenship or eligible for appointment as per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of a large, complex organizational unit.
• Apply effective management practices and program policies.
• Coordinate program elements across a complex system.
• Assess need for basic and complex services across multiple contexts.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex organizational problems.
• Balance priorities and meet multiple deadlines.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Psychologist Program Manager (GS-15) to lead a large, complex psychology program.

You will direct operations, develop policies, and oversee strategy across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with VA standards. Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree in psychology (APA/CPA/PCSAS) and a current license, with strong leadership, communication, and program-management skills.