Job Information
Human Resources Research Organization I-O Psychologist: Senior-Level in Richmond, Virginia
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, HumRR
O
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 I-O Psychologists/Behavioral Science Consultants.
We are committed to
supporting a
diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion
for
all
staff.
About the
Job
This
job
is for
a
candidate who has
completed
a
PhD degree in a relevant field
and has several years of post
-degree relevant work experience
.
Work may include:
- Direct the execution of moderate to large scale research projects, including managing the work of junior staff and ensuring compliance with quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
- Design and implement research and analysis plans
- Develop and/or evaluate various assessments, including cognitive and non-cognitive measures (i.e., job knowledge tests, situational judgment tests, personality assessments and logic-based reasoning measures, physical abilities tests)
- Administer assessment centers and simulations for public safety, industry, and business
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data gathered through various means (e.g., focus groups, surveys, tests, extant databases, alignment workshops)
- Use a variety of analytic tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS, R)
- Conduct classical and IRT item analyses, test scoring and equating, standard setting
- Write technical reports and orally present findings to internal staff and/or clients
- Lead and/or assist with the development of proposals to secure new contracts
- Mentor and develop more junior staff
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients and be a strong supporter of effective teamwork
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 at a HumRRO office
in one of the following cities: Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; San Diego, CA; or Minneapolis, MN.
Requirements and
Qualifications
PhD in I-O Psychology or related discipline
Six plus
years of post-doctoral work experience
Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and ta
sks across our lines of business
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