Industrial/Organizational; I/O) Psychologist - Junior
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Research/Development
FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA-certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder that is a premier provider of Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. We have won awards for being a Great Place to Work and continue to make ground-breaking advancements. For four years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list and were recently named one of Inc.'s
2024 Mid-Atlantic Fastest Growing companies.
Position is contingent upon contract award.
Position SummaryMaster's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field with at least six (6) months of relevant experience; or a Ph.D./PsyD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field (no minimum post-degree experience required). This is a surge-capacity position, filled if and when our federal client agency exercises its option for additional psychologist support beyond the initial task order staffing.
LocationOnsite at a federal client agency's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Key Responsibilities- Participate in research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR systems and tools.
- Consult with or advise management on conclusions and recommendations.
- Apply knowledge of test theory, psychometric methodology, and statistics to research and analyze HR data related to recruitment, hiring, retention, career development, and workforce analysis.
- Analyze job requirements (tasks and competencies) to support development of HR testing and career development tools.
- Design and draft revisions of agency policies and operating procedures related to human capital initiatives for Government approval.
- Draft technical and non-technical reports, briefing slide decks, white papers, memos, and other deliverables on a weekly to monthly basis.
- Advise the Government to ensure mandated laws, rules, and regulations are properly assessed for potential impact on work initiatives.
- Develop and validate personnel assessment tools for selection and/or promotion purposes.
- Provide project management support, including resolution of complex issues, establishing and maintaining timelines, monitoring project work activities, and communicating progress and status.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data using qualitative and quantitative strategies to draw practical conclusions and answer research questions.
- Assist in conducting meetings, workshops, trainings, and briefings related to HR Research and Assessment initiatives on a weekly to monthly basis.
- Record arrival and departure times in the agency's timekeeping system.
Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field with at least six (6) months of relevant experience; or a Ph.D./PsyD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field (no minimum post-degree experience required). This is a surge-capacity position, filled if and when our federal client agency exercises its option for additional psychologist support beyond the initial task order staffing.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, applications, methodologies, theories, and standards of personnel research and human resources management, including test theory, psychometric methodology, statistics, and research methods.
FYI's Benefits/Incentives:
What is in it for you?
- Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule
- A knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team.
- The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and the next success story.
- A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package plus 401K.
- Tuition/education assistance, personal computer allowance, pet insurance.
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