This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Research Scientist under the Hope Research Center (HRC) within DEOMI. The incumbent shall plan, execute, report, and publish research in support of DEOMI and the Office of the Secretary of Defense goals related to education, training, policy, nd technical transfer in support of DoD Directive 1020.02E, DoD Instructions (DoDI) 1350.02, DoDI 102.03 and DoDI 1020.05.

Duties

As a RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST at the GS-0180-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Executes behavioral science research in support of activities associated with human performance, training and education, curriculum development and evaluation, and human relations. Serves as the specialist and advisor to other professional personnel on the application of mathematical and statistical theories and techniques. Solves highly complex problems which have been either generated or submitted for formulation, analysis, and solution. Assists in identifying and describing researchable topics within the DEOMI mission. Prepares detailed research plans, and administrative and technical documentation as required. Plans, organizes, and directs research projects studies that typically comply with higher headquarters guidance and achieves organization and customer needs. Collects and performs analyses on both laboratory and field data, and will be responsible for assembling and supervising the execution of specific research efforts. Performs and/or oversees data reduction and analysis. Prepares and completes comprehensive professional written reports documenting data, results, and findings to include the reliability and validity of results in final technical reports. Prepares and provides briefings which includes initial research approach, research effort, and results that have implications for DEOMI and the DoD.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade level in the Federal service: 1. Writing and Preparing comprehensive professional reports documenting data, results, and findings to include the reliability and validity of results in final technical reports for a human relations program. 2. Developing, evaluating and interpreting test and measurement data, applying methodology of test theory, psychometric and performance measurement using qualitative or quantitative methods. 3. Advising department officials in the application of industrial/organizational psychology. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series. Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

REQUIRED:
Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology.
These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:

• Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.
• Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

You MUST provide transcripts that contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]