The Aviation Industrial / Organizational (I/O) Psychologist will provide expertise and hands-on strategy, planning, and execution support to drive adoption of our modernization initiative. Thisproject represents a large-scale, safety-critical transformation affecting operational systems, workforce processes, and organizational practices across the National Airspace System (NAS). As the I/O Psychologist, this expert ensures human performance, workforce adaptation, and behavioral risk considerations are systematically integrated into the Program’s organizational change management (OCM) activities. This role applies behavioral science, human factors expertise, and organizational research methods to inform change strategies, OCM plans, operational impact evaluation, personnel and readiness assessments, and interventional strategies in order to drive adoption of new systems and processes.
This is an applied science, execution-focused role operating in a high-visibility program with accelerated timelines. This role is onsite 3 days a week in Herndon, VA
Qualifications
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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies
NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.
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Qualifications - Ability to obtain Public Trust (U.S. Citizen) - Master’s or Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Factors Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or related applied behavioral science field. - 10–18 years of progressive applied experience in large-scale, complex, safety-critical environments (e.g., aviation, transportation, defense, critical infrastructure, federal agencies). - Demonstrated experience in human factors assessment, workload analysis, cognitive ergonomics, or workforce performance evaluation. - Experience designing and conducting readiness assessments, surveys, interviews, or structured behavioral data collection for enterprise change management - Experience translating behavioral data into operational recommendations and action plans for senior leadership. - Ability to operate effectively in performance-based, time-sensitive environments. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred - Experience supporting aviation, FAA, DOT, or DoW aerospace modernization initiatives. - Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience in unionized or labor-partnered settings. - Familiarity with FAA Safety Management System (SMS) or comparable safety frameworks. - Experience supporting system integration or enterprise modernization programs. - Certification in human factors, Prosci, organizational change management, or related disciplineJob details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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NetImpact Strategies is a consulting firm that provides technology and management solutions to government and commercial clients.