Supervisory Personnel Psychologist

This position is part of the DHRA. The incumbent will be responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the overall operations of the Defense Testing Assessment Center (DTAC), serving as the senior personnel psychologist overseeing ASVAB programs, noncognitive assessments and clinical evaluations, and language testing programs, and directing and coordinating all research, development, and implementation activities related to military personnel testing and assessment.

As a Supervisory Personnel Psychologist at the GS-0180-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Director of the Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC) within the Defense Personnel Analytics Center (DPAC), providing leadership, strategic direction, and overall management for the organization's programs, personnel, and resources. Directs and oversees all research, development, and implementation activities related to military personnel testing and assessment, including the ASVAB, non-cognitive assessments, and language testing programs. Manages the execution of an annual budget exceeding $45 million, making all funding decisions and leading contracting efforts to ensure programs align with the Department's strategic goals. Serves as the principal decision-maker for the development of professionally sound and valid tests and interpretive materials used to determine qualifications for enlistment and classification in the Uniformed Services. Supervises a diverse workforce of senior-level professionals, including other supervisory psychologists, and exercises the full range of personnel and administrative responsibilities. Provides expert technical guidance and advisory services on psychometrics and personnel assessment to the DPAC Director and to senior leadership at the SES level within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness, and other federal agencies. Represents DTAC and the Department of War in various high-level forums, including professional societies, scientific conferences, and federal advisory committees, briefing senior officials on program status and technical findings.