Industrial-Organizational Psychologist 5 – Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics SME
Department: Solutions, Services, and Capabilities (SSC)
Job Status: Full Time (40+ hrs.)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Sr. Technical Director
Amount of Travel Required: <10%
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (core hours 9am-3pm)
Positions Supervised: None
Work Location: Client Site Quantico, VA
Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Salary: $110k - $115k
Position Type: **Pending Contract Award **
About the Organization
Global Skills X-Change (GSX), a veteran-owned small business, is a leading authority in delivering professional development and workforce management services and solutions to equip organizations with the tools and capabilities to adapt to rapid change. With a special expertise in designing, maintaining, and managing professional credentialing programs, nobody is better positioned to help employers deliver skilling, reskilling and upskilling solutions in an evolving workplace. Our culture is one of innovation rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team of Ph.D.- and Masters-level researchers, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists, MBAs and talent development professionals tackle today's most complex human capital and learning and development problems with rigor and creativity - while maintaining some of the highest client satisfaction and reputation scores in the industry. Your work at GSX will provide a lasting impact as you ensure organizations are equipped to excel in the face of change.
Summary
The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist – Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides expert-level technical support to Department of Defense (DoD) Human Capital Management initiatives. Working under the direction of the Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics Lead, the SME applies advanced Industrial-Organizational Psychology principles to support strategic workforce planning, workforce analytics, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
The SME serves as a trusted technical advisor, conducting research, workforce analyses, benchmarking studies, and organizational assessments while developing high-quality products that support executive decision-making. This position collaborates closely with government stakeholders to improve organizational performance and align workforce strategies with mission requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and strategic human capital management.
- Conduct workforce planning analyses, organizational assessments, trend analyses, and workforce forecasting.
- Research and apply best practices in organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent management.
- Develop reports, executive briefings, white papers, standard operating procedures, job aids, process documentation, and technical recommendations.
- Support the development and enhancement of Human Capital Management programs, including:
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Organizational Design
- Performance Management
- Recruitment and Retention
- Employee Onboarding
- Career and Professional Development
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Human Capital Policy Development
- Pay Pool Management
- Assist with organizational change initiatives by developing communication materials, transition plans, and implementation strategies.
- Benchmark government and industry human capital practices to identify innovative solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative workforce data to identify trends, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Support project planning, execution, and tracking across multiple human capital initiatives.
- Facilitate meetings, focus groups, workshops, and stakeholder sessions as required.
- Review and edit technical documents for quality, consistency, and accuracy.
- Support executive leadership by preparing presentations and briefing materials.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional government and contractor teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Behavioral Science, or a closely related field.
- Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education where contractually permissible.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to occasionally travel
Security Clearance
- Active Secret Security Clearance (Required)
Experience
- Experience applying Industrial-Organizational Psychology principles within federal or Department of Defense organizations preferred.
- Experience supporting strategic workforce planning or human capital initiatives.
- Experience conducting workforce analytics, organizational assessments, and research.
- Experience developing executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations.
- Experience supporting organizational transformation or change management initiatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Expert knowledge of Industrial-Organizational Psychology theories, principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of organizational effectiveness and human capital strategy.
Human Capital Management
Demonstrated expertise supporting multiple human capital functional areas, including:
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Recruitment and Retention
- Employee Development
- Organizational Design
- Policy Development
- Talent Management
- Change Management
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Microsoft Project
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft Visio (preferred)
Analytical Skills
- Workforce analytics
- Organizational research
- Trend analysis
- Data interpretation
- Strategic recommendations
Professional Skills
- Strong facilitation and meeting management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense Human Capital Management programs.
- Experience with organizational transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of DoD strategic human capital goals and objectives.
- Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PMP, Prosci Change Management, or related credentials are desirable.
Core Competencies
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Workforce Analytics
- Organizational Development and Effectiveness
- Data Analytics
- Human Capital Management
- Change Management
- Research & Analysis
- Executive Communications
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
GSX is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to seeing all qualified applicants for our job vacancies. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, traits historically associated with race (including hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must maintain the required clearance throughout the duration of employment.
