Special Operations Operational Psychologist (AFSOC Unit/Fort Bragg, NC)

KBR Careers; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks a Special Operations Operational Psychologist for the AFSOC unit at Fort Bragg, NC. The role provides expertise in clinical and operational psychology, develops resiliency programs, and supports readiness and performance of SOF personnel in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities include assessment, coaching, crisis response, data analysis, and program development; requires PhD/PsyD, clearance, and board-certified licensure; US citizenship; relocation to Fort Bragg.

Qualifications

• US citizenship
• Secret or Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• PhD or PsyD from APA-accredited institution in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion of APA-accredited internship/residency
• Post-doctoral experience in operational psychology (preferred in DoD or IC)
• Active license to practice psychology in at least one U.S. state or territory
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Experience in clinical psychology services and related trainings
• Training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in assessment and selection of personnel and performance enhancement
• Conduce a full spectrum of psychological assessments and interpret results
• Conduct neuropsychological screening and analyze trends in psychological health
• Manage referrals for behavioral health care and oversee dispositions
• Deliver professional development and leadership education to SOF personnel
• Provide crisis response and follow-up care
• Assist in personnel selection feedback to unit leadership
• Oversee program validation, research, and process improvements
• Maintain knowledge of organizational psychology, performance optimization, and ethics

Skills

English proficiency

Executive coaching

Performance enhancement

Assessment & feedback

Data analysis

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology

Tools

Psychological test software

Word processing

Database/spreadsheet programs

Job description

Special Operations Operational Psychologist (AFSOC Unit/Fort Bragg, NC)

This position offers relocation to Fort Bragg, NC. The Special Operations Operational Psychologist provides technical expertise, guidance, and direct services in clinical and operational psychology to SOF, developing, planning, and initiating unit-level resiliency programs to prevent and treat behavioral health issues and support all aspects of service member readiness and resilience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, individual/team/organizational assessment and performance enhancement, executive coaching and leadership development, research, and advanced training designed to maximize performance and resilience of SOF personnel in potentially time‑constrained, high‑stakes, ambiguous and hostile operating environments, including the provision of psychological services to unit members.
• Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment measures; consult with command personnel; manage process improvement, program validation, and related research; develop and manage personnel selection records and filing systems.
• Conduct baseline and post‑event neuropsychological screening; collect and analyze data and monitor trends in psychological health as directed.
• Manage referrals for behavioral health care and oversee their disposition.
• Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership and SOF personnel as requested.
• Provide crisis response and follow‑up care in the event of unit casualties or other serious incidents.
• Support assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability for military roles.
• Manage relevant process improvements, program validations, and related research.
• Possess mastery of psychological assessment, behavioral health, behavioral research, and familiarity with organizational effectiveness literature, operational psychology, performance enhancement and training, industrial/organizational psychology, and social and operational psychology.

Required Education / Experience / Skills / Training

• US citizenship.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from an American Psychological Association accredited institution with a degree in clinical or counseling psychology; completion of an APA‑accredited internship/residency.
• Minimum of two years’ post‑doctoral experience within the past five years in the independent practice of psychology in operational psychology, preferably in a Government setting such as the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Meeting clinical competency requirements specified in the Service‑specific credentialing instructions.
• May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
• Experience and training in assessing and treating alcohol and substance abuse conditions, domestic violence, child abuse, post‑traumatic stress, mood and anxiety conditions, family and marital issues.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and provide documentation annually.
• Remain in good standing with credentialing requirements at a local MTF.
• Computer literacy sufficient to use psychological test software, word processing, database/spreadsheet programs, and to produce reports and correspondence efficiently.
• Understand and adhere to professional standards and ethics regarding delivery of clinical psychology programs.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
• At least one year of experience in performance enhancement or executive coaching, organizational assessment and consultation, and/or completion of the USASOC Operational Psychology in Personnel Selection course or similar organizational psychology training.
• Training in critical incident/stress trauma interventions.
• Physical capability to meet demands of selection and training events, including hiking over rough terrain, working long irregular hours with sleep disruptions, and functioning in austere environments.
• SERE orientation and/or certification through the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), or willingness to obtain it.
• Post‑doctoral training, or willingness to obtain training, qualifying as an Aerospace Psychologist demonstrated by completion of USAF and/or USA aviation psychology training such as USAFSAM’s Air Force Aviation Mishap Intervention and Prevention Course and USASAM’s Aeromedical Psychology Training Course. This requirement applies only to AFSOC and other organizations with aviation capabilities.

Standard Company Requirements

• Comply with the Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

Desired Education / Experience / Skills / Training

• Experience working with physicians providing medical psychological services.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.