Job Description
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Senior Aeromedical Psychologist to function as staff member for all categories of patients. Performs duties as a practitioner and consultant in psychology with emphasis on problems of all levels of complexity.
This position will be in support of 711 Human Performance Wing, Air and Space Biosciences Division, Performance Resiliency and Optimization (PRO) Initiative support.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
Shall exhibit competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. With the ability to employ scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and recommend the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems, and perform independent analysis leading to unique analytical research proposals and studies that recommend alternative courses of action to OHC Program personnel.
Ensure discovered problems are clearly defined through data collection, research, and investigation of objectives and relevant criteria.
Serve as the psychological SME to the senior research coordinator as they prepare and maintain test results, technical information, reports, and briefings on progress, and provide evaluation, analysis and recommendations for ongoing and proposed human performance research.
Design strategic research plans in consultation with the senior research coordinator and 711HPW/RHB Research staff.
Serve as the psychological SME to the OHC PI for the design and implementation of psychological interventions to be studied under OHC; and responsibilities include providing direct support to the Performance & Resilience Optimization (PRO) Program research personnel and laboratory settings for the execution of RDT&E.
Shall have an exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously, performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision, have strong attention to detail, have strong English skills, good organizational skills, initiative in performing assigned tasks, and the ability to follow-up complex projects.
Serve as the Clinical Psychology SME to other related research efforts within the Air and Space Biosciences Division, or its research partners.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist in decision making on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action and directing work activities.
Education and Experience
Doctoral degree required.
Minimum of 6-8 years' experience required.
Shall have at least five (5) years of operational/medical leadership experience with AF populations
Shall have experience as an operational psychologist, aeromedical psychologist, director of
psychological health, leadership position in an Air Force medical treatment facility/other
operational position with an understanding of Air Warfighter operation
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to diagnose and treat psychological problems of all complexities.
Familiarity with military medical system desirable.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret background check.
Physical Capabilities
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
Compensation
This annual salary range for this position is $105,800-$169,500. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Benefits
HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
HJF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
