Industrial Organizational Psychologist (Federal)

TL;DR

Industrial Organizational Psychologist (Federal): Leading and contributing to end-to-end assessment and research projects for Federal clients with an accent on personnel selection, competency modeling, and psychometric validation. Focus on translating complex statistical findings into actionable insights and ensuring legally defensible talent management solutions.

Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in Washington, DC

Salary: $98,187–$166,919

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines deep expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges for government and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to assessment and research projects from end to end.
• Conduct applied HR research, including developing and validating personnel selection and promotion assessments.
• Analyze job requirements and competencies to support the development of testing tools.
• Perform psychometric research and workforce data analysis using statistical software.
• Translate complex statistical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and white papers for Federal clients.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in assessment development, psychometrics, and validation.
• Minimum 1 year of experience consulting on military or Federal Human Resources.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in project management support.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, or R) and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI).
• Must be able to work on-site in the Washington, DC office.

Nice to have

• Experience providing technical guidance to others.
• Strong oral presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to design and analyze surveys.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for Cabinet-level government agencies.
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with access to subject matter experts.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and inclusive workplace practices.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.