Operational Psychologist

Fort George G Meade, MD, United States (On-site)

Job Title: Operational Psychologist

Job Code: HPT141

Location: Fort George G Meade, MD

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 9/29/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

The Operational Psychologist will conduct live assessments of prospective candidates.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Operational Psychologist: $255,000 – $275,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Conduct full-scope structured clinical interview and interpret psychological data (IQ, personality, social skills, etc.)

• Provide testing feedback to candidates as appropriate

• Provide comprehensive assessment to leadership both verbally and in writing within 5 days of the evaluation

• Reports must be comprehensive and include testing results as well as findings from clinical interview

• Present assessments and participate in weekly screening boards

Administer and score psychological testing as needed:

• Complete continuing education units as required by state of licensure

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing psychology

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting robust assessments

• Strong briefing and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to travel up to 15%-20%

• Ph. D. or Psy.D. with an emphasis in clinical or counseling psychology

• Possess and maintain good standing and a current valid license to provide psychological services

• Must be a US Citizen.

• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.