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

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Band 4 Workforce Analysts lead efforts to gather, analyze, and interpret complex human capital data and trends in support of strategic workforce and manpower objectives. They develop and maintain balanced manpower plans, forecast changing human capital requirements, respond to complex data queries, and conduct Agency-wide organizational assessments. They provide data, develop guidance and recommendations, and provide advice to senior leaders to ensure a mission-ready workforce.Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Requirements

• Security Investigation

Qualifications

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: 1. Experience developing psychometric tools and methods such as surveys and focus groups to gather data.2. Experience applying advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis and techniques, e.g. factor analysis and multivariate techniques in order to analyze issues, identify problems and formulate solutions.3. Experience developing job task analyses, competency frameworks, work roles and job descriptions.4. Experience communicating complex information to technical and non-technical audiences. 5. Experience validating accuracy and relevance of data sources. 6. Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.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: 1. Experience managing projects, including developing implementation plans and schedules.2. Experience analyzing financial management data, i.e. investments and divestments to inform strategic workforce plan.3. Experience leading team of IOs conducting JTAs across the spectrum of different tradecrafts and orchestrating the socialization of key findings for strategic workforce planning purposes.4. Experience in multiple HR disciplines, e.g. staffing and placement, to advise human capital interventions for strategic workforce planning purposes.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]