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Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations Location: Washington, District of Columbia Hiring Path: Fed Competitive Number of Openings: Many Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information Organizational Psychologists work in a consulting environment, eliciting client needs then designing, conducting, and reporting applied research to meet those requirements. Key Responsibilities Organizational Psychologists for the CIA serve as internal consultants, working directly with stakeholders across the Agency to identify operational needs, design and conduct applied research, and deliver actionable findings. Work spans multiple organizational and personnel research domains, including determining effective approaches for collecting and analyzing operational data, assessing how organizational changes and climate factors affect workforce outcomes and mission effectiveness, evaluating whether employees have the resources and training necessary to perform effectively, identifying individual characteristics that predict success in specialized or non-traditional roles, developing and evaluating metrics to improve organizational efficiency, measuring stakeholder satisfaction, providing direct support to Agency operations, and evaluating whether programs and services achieve their intended outcomes. Organizational Psychologists work within a rotation model and should expect to serve in multiple roles throughout their career, adapting to shifting expectations, responsibilities, work environments, and operational tempo as assignments change. The Agency seeks adaptable general practitioners capable of working across multiple content areas, applying varied methodological approaches, and engaging effectively with stakeholders who differ widely in technical background and organizational role. Opportunities for continued professional development are provided in both core psychological disciplines and adjacent technical areas as needed. Positions are primarily located within the Washington Metropolitan Area, with the possibility of occasional travel required to support organizational priorities. Requirements & Education Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited, research-focused doctoral program Frequently Asked Questions Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $179891 – $191886/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2027-01-31. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path. Related Searches Organizational Psychologist, Organizational Psychologist jobs, Organizational Psychologist careers, apply Organizational Psychologist, Organizational Psychologist in Washington, Organizational Psychologist jobs Washington, Organizational Psychologist in District of Columbia, Organizational Psychologist jobs District of Columbia, jobs in Washington, careers in Washington, jobs in District of Columbia, federal jobs in District of Columbia, government jobs District of Columbia, jobs near Washington, District of Columbia, Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency jobs, Central Intelligence Agency careers, Central Intelligence Agency Washington, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations jobs, Psychology, Psychology jobs, USAJOBS Psychology, fed competitive jobs, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr

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