Operational Psychologist

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Salary Details: $140700.00 - 253300.00 a year

Parsons
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Clearance Needed: TS/SCI Are you ready to leverage your expertise in psychology and behavioral science to develop innovative solutions to some of the United States' most complex national security challenges? Imagine yourself conducting research, providing analysis, and delivering technical products to give the US government and its partners an advantage over near-peer competitors. Parsons is a hiring an operational psychologist to work closely with our client in Honolulu, HI. Candidates can be located work at Ft. Belvoir VA or Ft Shafter Honolulu Hawaii. Part-time or Full-time opportunity. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Use psychology subject matter expertise to conduct in-depth behavioral analysis through an array of social science tools
Employ a range of techniques to answer customer requests for information (RFIs) through the lens of behavioral sciences
Conduct advance target research and development from complex datasets to enhance the customer's mission; inform targeting cycles and operational requirements
Support development of new initiatives with respect to collection and analysis, including but not limited to information operations campaigns, data science, and empirically-based person tradecraft and training
Leverage other data sources, including traditional intelligence sources, to enhance behavioral analysis
Ability to conduct CONUS travel, as required by mission partner (approx. 5%) REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 6+ years' relevant experience with a Master's or 10+ years' relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
Prior experience applying psychological constructs and methodologies to DoD / USG mission requirements
Knowledge of behavioral and personality assessments
Demonstrated critical thinking and writing skills, including the ability to respond to quick-turn RFIs with limited editorial support
Experience with the development and execution of projects related to operations or in influence psychology
Familiarity with the intelligence community and prior experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with performing individual and group target analysis as well as digital attributes to identify unique patterns
Valid US Passport
Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility required PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of Information Operations and the integration of information-related capabilities. (PSYOPS, MILDEC, e.g.).
Prior experience working in cross-functional teams across multiple locations
Prior experience supporting hard target activities
Prior experience in INDOPACOM
Support to Special Operations Forces, INDOPACOM HQ and/or its service components
Knowledge of political, military, economic, academic, transnational criminal, information / media, and cultural aspects of malign influence
Familiarity with Eastern cultural norms and behaviors
Demonstrated communications skills, including the ability to brief leadership up to and including the SES/GO-FO levels Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $140,700.00 - $253,300.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars. Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY. Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
Date Posted: 28 March 2025
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