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Guardian Defense Group Inc. · 5 months ago

Operational Psychologist -Naval Special Warfare Leadership Assessment Program

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Guardian Defense Group Inc. is seeking an Operational Psychologist for the Naval Special Warfare Leadership Assessment Program. This role involves conducting psychological assessments to evaluate candidates for leadership positions, interpreting psychological tests, and providing feedback to government panels based on psychological observations and assessments.

Information TechnologyPsychologyRisk ManagementTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Psychological Test Interpretation. The contractor shall review all available psychological testing, provided by the Government of candidates as assigned by the Government. The purpose of the review is to identify psychological strengths, vulnerabilities, and areas for personal and professional development. The contractor shall use psychological instruments provided and selected for use by the Government

Candidate Record Review. The contractor shall review all records made available concerning candidate performance in the program supported to prepare for psychological interviews and/or panel interview support

Psychological Assessments. The contractor shall use government-designed structured assessment worksheets and shall ensure that each assessment covers the areas outlined on the worksheet. The worksheets will be provided within 10 days after contract award. The assessment shall be conducted in a fashion that combines traditional clinical assessment techniques with techniques designed to obtain critical historical information from the candidate that aids in assessing suitability for the program. Results will be part of the candidate panel report and candidate feedback report which are large tools prepared for by the Government

Psychological Observation. Upon request of the Government, the contractor shall use government-designed record sheets or technology to record behavioral observations of operators performing a variety of tasks. The contractor shall ensure that each observation covers the areas outlined in the record forms. Observations shall reflect objective descriptions of behaviors that are associated with the critical attributes necessary in assessing suitability for the program being supported. Results will be part of the candidate panel report and candidate feedback report

Panel interview support. The contractor shall provide a succinct summary of the data collected on a candidate to a designated Government board who will render a final decision on the candidate

Candidate Feedback. The contractor shall provide an individual feedback report on all designated candidates to the Government board. The report format is determined by the government

Qualification

Doctorate in psychologyTen years experienceMilitary population experiencePsychological test interpretationBehavioral observationPsychological assessmentsData integrationPanel interview supportFeedback reportingSubject matter expertiseSecret security clearanceCommunication skills

Required

Minimum possess doctorate in psychology

Possess ten (10) years of experience working with personnel assessment and selection

At least five (5) of the ten (10) years must include experience working with active-duty military populations

This experience must be part of the assessment and selection process

Must be subject matter experts with practical experience with multiple group-administered cognitive and non-cognitive psychological testing instruments

A minimum of secret security clearance is required