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Human Factors Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

Master's degree in Human Factors, Human Factors and Applied Cognition, Psychology, Engineering Psychology, or Applied Experimental Psychology with a concentration in aviation human factors; 5+ years ...

Oklo

Human Factors Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in human factors engineering, engineering psychology, cognitive systems engineering, systems engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering ...

Oklo

Human Factors Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

Bachelor's degree in human factors engineering, engineering psychology, cognitive systems engineering, systems engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering ...

Hands of Heartland

BCBA or Psychologist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

... programming; psychological assessment, program design, psychological intervention, and participation in the development of individualized program plans; for providing training and consultation to ...

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How much do engineering psychology jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for engineering psychology in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by professionals working in engineering psychology, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in engineering psychology is effectively bridging the gap between human behavior and technical system design. Professionals often need to communicate complex psychological concepts to engineers and designers, requiring strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Balancing user needs with organizational or technical constraints can also be difficult. Regular communication with cross-functional teams, ongoing user research, and staying updated on the latest usability methodologies can help address these challenges and ensure that solutions are both practical and user-centered.

What is the difference between Engineering Psychology vs Human Factors Specialist?

AspectEngineering PsychologyHuman Factors Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Psychology, Human Factors, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Psychology, Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related disciplines
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, design teams, technology companiesHealthcare, transportation, aerospace, government agencies
Industry UsageDesigning user interfaces, improving system usabilityOptimizing safety, performance, and usability in complex systems

Engineering Psychology and Human Factors Specialist roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, focusing on improving human interaction with systems. While Engineering Psychology emphasizes understanding human behavior to inform design, Human Factors Specialists often work on safety and usability in high-stakes industries. Both roles aim to enhance user experience but may differ slightly in application focus and industry settings.

What is engineering psychology?

Engineering psychology is a field that focuses on understanding how people interact with systems, machines, and technology, with the goal of improving usability, safety, and efficiency. Engineering psychologists study human behavior and cognitive processes to design user-friendly products and environments. Their work often involves evaluating human factors, ergonomics, and the interface between people and technology in various settings, such as workplaces, transportation, and consumer products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Engineering Psychologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engineering Psychologist, you need a solid background in psychology, human factors, and ergonomics, typically supported by an advanced degree in psychology or a related field. Familiarity with research methodologies, usability testing tools, and data analysis software like SPSS or MATLAB is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. These skills are essential to optimize human-system interactions, improve safety and efficiency, and ensure user-centered design.
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Data Literacy Specialist

Data Literacy Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

293rd of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.
Job Description
The Data Literacy Specialist will promote a culture of data-driven decision making at Children's by improving the skills of front-line staff and leaders across the organization in data-driven improvement. This role serves as an educator, consultant, and change agent to empower staff at all levels to effectively use data in their daily work. By bridging the gap between data and decision-making, the Specialist ensures employees can interpret data and draw actionable insights, ultimately helping Children's achieve better outcomes and drive improvement.
The Specialist will develop and implement educational programs tailored to different user personas to ensure effective use of data visualization and analytics tools such as Microsoft Fabric/Power BI and Epic's SlicerDicer. They will collaborate with operational data stewards to tailor learning initiatives to specific business units.
Experience
  • 1 year of experience delivering technical training or related educational content
  • 1 year of experience using analytical skills, process mapping, testing, and other tools/systems for business intelligence
  • 1 year of experience with significant involvement in data-driven projects for quality improvement, research, operations, or other organizational needs

Education
  • Master's degree (or higher) in engineering, psychology, social science, library or information science or related field and relevant experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, psychology, social science, library or information science, or related field with 3+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3 years of experience delivering technical training or related educational content
  • 3 years of experience using analytical skills, process mapping, testing, and other tools/systems for business intelligence
  • 3 years of experience with significant involvement in data-driven projects for quality improvement, research, operations, or other organizational needs.
  • Experience with substantial educational responsibilities and technical experience in data analytics

Certification Summary
  • No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proven strong oral presentation, facilitation, and documentation skills
  • Proven organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
  • Proven strong educational skills and interest in teaching stakeholders with various perspectives and abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines
  • Technical ability to understand complex systems
  • Flexibility to manage multiple initiatives and shift priorities based on organizational needs
  • Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision
  • Proven data analysis skillsets such as: eliciting, organizing, and managing business and technical requirements, process and workflow design, data modeling, data validation, summarizing data sets, data visualization, run charts and control charts, Excel
  • Data analysis and visualization skills (e.g. using Epic, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, R, Python, or other programming language) are required

Job Responsibilities
Educational Content and Delivery
  • Leads planning and delivery of educational sessions, ensuring users are comfortable interacting with tools like Power BI and Epic's SlicerDicer.
  • Develops, tests, and leads dissemination strategies (e.g., road shows, office hours, consultations) to increase engagement and effectiveness.
  • Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the data literacy program to drive iterative improvements.
  • Creates content including videos and tip sheets.

Engagement and Support of Data Consumers, Data Stewards, and Analysts
  • Develops influential relationships within user base and leadership population and acts as key point of communication to and from data consumers.
  • Identifies, recruits, and onboards operational data stewards with local subject matter and workflow expertise.
  • Develops ongoing education plans for data stewards to augment their job performance with data skills.
  • Encourages and coaches the data stewards to act as on-the-ground data champions who can reinforce lessons, mentor their teams, and promote data-driven practices within their units.

Promotion of Self-Service Analytics Tools
  • Actively engages with stakeholders who may need data (e.g. through division meetings, rounding, office hours, etc.), help refine data questions to meet user goals and be as feasible as possible, and triage stakeholders to the right solution.
  • Understands the underlying architecture and purpose of self-service tools across the organization and direct users to the appropriate tool for their question.
  • Collaborates with analytics and Epic analyst colleagues to establish the right venue for fulfilling data requests.

Assess and Benchmark Data Literacy
  • Conducts evaluations of current data literacy levels and data usage habits across the organization.
  • Identifies gaps in skills and knowledge across different service lines and roles.
  • Uses surveys, rounding, interviews, and analytics (e.g., tool usage stats) to establish baseline competencies and to segment audiences (clinical, operational, administrative) for targeted development.

Develop Data Literacy Strategy and Curriculum
  • Creates a comprehensive data literacy improvement plan with clear learning objectives, curricula, and success metrics.
  • Designs a tiered training program that addresses foundational data concepts for all employees, as well as intermediate and advanced topics for power users.
  • Continuously refines the curriculum to include relevant healthcare use cases (quality improvement, patient safety, finance, etc.) and ensure alignment with the hospital's strategic goals and compliance requirements.

Optimization of Visual Analytics Tools
  • Collaborates with analytics developers and other stakeholders to optimize the design and user experience of visual analytics tools.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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