Operational Psychologist

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi‑national corporation, a small start‑up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full‑time Operational Psychologist to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As an Operational Psychologist, you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence‑based decision‑making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.

The Operational Psychologist provides expert clinical and operational psychological services to SOF, including developing and managing unit‑level behavioural health initiatives, conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, offering crisis responses, executive coaching, and professional development for SOF personnel and leadership. This role will provide direct support in the assessment, selection, baseline and post‑event neuropsychological screening, and human performance enhancement of personnel to support mission readiness in high‑stakes environments.

Additionally, the Operational Psychologist ensures compliance with professional standards, maintains credentialing, manages referrals and records, and collaborates with command and community agencies to optimise psychological health and performance.

• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct services in the areas of clinical and operational psychology to SOF
• Develop, plan and initiate unit level resiliency programmes for preventing and treating behavioural health issues to support all aspects of service member readiness and resilience
• Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in the areas of assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, individual/team/organisational assessment and performance enhancement, executive coaching and leadership development, research, conduct advanced training designed to maximise performance and resilience of SOF personnel to accomplish mission objectives in potentially time‑constrained, high‑stakes, ambiguous and hostile operating environments, and the provision of psychological services to unit members
• Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment measures and consult with command personnel
• Manage relevant process improvement, programme validation, and related research
• Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems
• Assume responsibility for management of referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioural health care
• 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
• Function as liaison between unit personnel and base/community helping professionals/agencies
• Function as primary supporter of the assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability of personnel to serve within certain military organisations or positions
• Ensure all work meets professional standards and guidelines defined by the organisation's commander and/or Senior Operational Psychologist
• Provide technical expertise, consultation,…