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The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychologists/Behavioral Science Consultants.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate with a TS/SCI clearance who has completed a Masters or PhD degree in a relevant field and has several years of post-degree relevant work experience. Work will include:

• Communicating, coordinating, and scheduling pre-work activities, interviews, focus groups, and workshops with subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Collecting and reviewing background information (e.g., vacancy announcements, position descriptions, competency models, existing job analysis data) and preparing focus group/workshop content
• Developing communications for SME sessions and job analysis validation questionnaires
• Preparing draft workshop/focus group content (e.g., briefings)
• Facilitating and documenting the results of virtual SME sessions with participants across to develop work roles, tasks, competencies, and associated work role requirements
• Developing job analysis validation questionnaires
• Analyzing job analysis data using R or other statistical analysis software
• Developing and delivering technical reports
• Work role coding system development and implementation in Excel or Access database format
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients
• Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The position is on-site at a client location in the Arlington, VA vicinity.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in I-O Psychology or related discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Seven-plus years of post-Masters experience or four-plus years of post-PhD experience conducting job analyses and developing competency models to support talent management activities and personnel decisions
• Proficiency in R
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

The anticipated salary for this role is $110,000 to $170,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.

At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. All employment decisions will be merit based and made solely on the individual qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position for which the applicant is being considered. EEO/Vet/Disabled.

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