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BTS · 1 day ago

Senior Director-Level Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

BTS is a global consulting firm focused on the transformative power of the people side of strategy. As a Senior Director-level Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, you will design innovative assessment solutions, lead high-impact client engagements, and mentor team members while contributing to the COE's direction and capabilities.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate custom assessment content (e.g., simulations, SJTs, interviews, psychometric tools) that integrate digital capabilities and ethical, scientifically grounded applications of artificial intelligence

Contribute to the COE’s innovation agenda by identifying emerging trends in behavioral science, leadership assessment, and AI—and translating them into practical enhancements to our solutions

Prototype and refine new methodologies, including adaptive assessments, digital simulations, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted scoring models

Collaborate with product developers, data scientists, and COE leadership to ensure methodological rigor, responsible use of AI, and scalability of solutions

Lead major client engagements, serving as the senior advisor to executives navigating workforce strategy, succession decisions, transformation efforts, and leadership capability development

Translate strategy into talent insights, delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations that influence enterprise-level decision-making

Facilitate high-impact client experiences—bringing cutting-edge assessment approaches into complex consulting environments to drive meaningful change

Illustrate the strategic and organizational impact of assessment solutions through compelling storytelling and executive-level communication

Contribute to the development of practical tools, frameworks, and insights that strengthen BTS’s assessment offerings and reflect emerging trends in the field

Represent BTS in external settings (e.g., client executive sessions, selective industry events, or partner forums) to share expertise and demonstrate the value of our assessment solutions

Manage and grow client accounts, leveraging business development skills to expand BTS’s footprint in the assessment and strategy execution space

Mentor and coach assessment professionals across levels, supporting growth in assessment design, delivery, report writing, and executive feedback skills

Contribute to capability-building initiatives that deepen the team’s expertise, elevate quality standards, and accelerate readiness for work with senior-level business leaders

Model excellence in scientific rigor, commercial orientation, client advisory skills, and innovation for colleagues across the global COE

Contribute expert perspective to COE working groups focused on methodology, standards, innovation, or product enhancement

Share best practices across regions to strengthen global consistency, quality, and impact in assessment delivery

Provide input into future COE priorities and investment areas, influencing direction through expertise rather than formal ownership

Qualification

Industrial-Organizational PsychologyAssessment ScienceArtificial IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentPsychometricsClient EngagementMentoringExecutive PresenceCommunication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with 17+ years of assessment experience, or a PhD with 15+ years of relevant experience

Deep expertise in assessment science, including psychometrics, validation, and the innovative application of digital tools and artificial intelligence

Proven success in business development, specifically in selling and delivering assessment solutions in a consulting environment

Proven success leading complex, high-stakes client engagements and advising senior executives on talent strategy

Demonstrated contribution to innovative assessment methodologies, products, or digital/AI-enabled solutions

Established thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, research, or recognized expertise in the field

Strong influencing skills, with comfort leading without formal authority and operating as a senior expert within a global COE

Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights

Track record of mentoring, developing, and elevating others' capabilities

Eligibility to work in the US permanently without sponsorship is required