Operational Psychologist-LCSW

Description & Requirements

The Operational Psychologist (OP) applies behavioral science principles to support assessment and selection processes and enhance the readiness and resiliency of Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. The OP provides expert command consultation, conducts government-approved research and program evaluation, supports sensitive activities, and delivers advanced training designed to maximize SOF personnel performance and resilience in support of mission objectives. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award. Why Maximus? ⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life – Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs. 🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, Life Insurance, and additional insurance discounts. 💰 Build Your Financial Future – 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match. 🌴 Generous Time Away From Work – PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage. 💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace – Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 👏 Recognition That Matters – Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions. 🎓 Invest in Your Growth – Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities. 🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks – Exclusive savings, special offers, and employee-only benefits. 🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources – Programs and tools designed to support overall health and wellness. 📈 Career Development Opportunities – Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities. 📜 Licensure & Certification Support – Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team. - Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area. - Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge. - Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements. - Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies. - May attend client and stakeholder meetings. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and direct services in clinical and operational psychology to SOF personnel. - Collaborate with an existing active-duty Operational Psychologist, or independently if no such active-duty psychologist is available, in the development and planning of unit-level resiliency programs to identify, prevent, and treat behavioral health issues. - Support the development and implementation of assessment and selection programs to improve person/job match, team cohesion, adaptability, and operational effectiveness. - Provide consultation and direct support in assessment and selection, operational support, individual, team, and organizational assessment, performance enhancement, executive coaching, and leadership preservation and development. - Use assessment and selection data to strengthen SOF operators’ ability to learn key performance-based strategies during high-risk training and enhance survivability and force effectiveness. - Conduct, administer, and interpret psychological assessment measures and consult with command personnel. - Manage relevant process improvement, program validation, government-approved research, and appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems. - Assist across POTFF domain efforts when deemed mission essential by local unit government supervisors within