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

**This job announcement is for NGA's Virtual Hiring Event scheduled for January 30, 2024.**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

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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 applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and/or techniques e.g. factor analysis and multivariate techniques in order to analyze issues, identify problems and/or formulate solutions.2. Experience validating accuracy and relevance of data sources.3. Experience developing psychometric tools and methods such as surveys and focus groups to gather data.4. Demonstrated experience communicating complex info to technical and non-technical audiences.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 in multiple HR disciplines, e.g. staffing and placement, performance management, strategic workforce planning, training & instruction.2. Experience developing job analyses, competency frameworks, work roles, and/or positions descriptions.3. Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Organizational Psychology.4. Experience managing projects, including developing and monitoring plans and schedules.

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]