I/O Associate, Public Safety Assessment

About the Role

The I/O Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Chantilly, VA, supporting the design and delivery of industrial/organizational psychology services for public safety agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting job analyses.
• Assisting in the development and validation of selection and promotion processes.
• Supporting organizational assessments and surveys.
• Contributing to data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results to inform evidence-based recommendations.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Collaborating with project managers and subject matter experts.
• Ensuring that all tools and processes align with professional and legal standards.
• Participating in client meetings.
• Supporting project planning.
• Helping refine methodologies and templates used across engagements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational knowledge in industrial/organizational psychology, including job analysis, assessment design, and organizational diagnostics.
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as survey design, data collection, and basic to intermediate statistical analysis (e.g., reliability, validity, correlations).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, executive summaries, and client-ready presentations.
• Project coordination and organizational skills, including time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects with defined deadlines.
• Collaborative skills for working effectively with internal teams and external clients, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and client-service orientation.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar).
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfort presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Experience or coursework in public safety or government consulting is beneficial.
• Travel throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region is required.
• Travel outside the region is expected to be less than 25%.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• ESCI offers a comprehensive benefit package.