Personnel Research Psychologist

U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Federal Talent Management Center

To apply, visit  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872838900

Open and Close Date: 06/12/2026 to 06/23/2026.

Pay Scale & Grade: GS 11/12

Appointment Type: Recent Graduates - This job is open to individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Summary

As a Personnel Research Psychologist, GS-0180-11/12, you will be part of The Office of Personnel Management's, Federal Talent Management Center. If selected, you will support the OPM HR Shared Service Center by developing, implementing, and evaluating hiring assessments; developing and administering surveys, conducting job analysis/competency modeling; and providing assessment-related consultation for Federal Agencies.

Duties

Typical work assignments may include (under supervision):

• Providing technical consultation and guidance on assessments to internal and external customers in the OPM HR Shared Service Center.
• Leading and/or participating on project teams to develop and/or contract for innovative assessment tools.
• Conducting Government-wide and/or agency job analyses.
• Developing and implementing competency models, workforce gap assessments, and leadership assessments.
• Helping agencies identify, evaluate, and solve organizational problems using customer action planning, satisfaction surveys, employee surveys, and focus groups.
• Establishing project objectives, activities, timelines, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Advising agencies and internal senior management on implementing assessment strategies.
• Evaluating training, candidate development, or other human resources programs.