Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide " Semester of Service " Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.

Location: Remote (100% work off site) Work Schedule and Flexibilities: Not required, if available for some calls during the workday it is preferred. Number of Positions: 2 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29 th , 2026 at 11:59pm ET or until 25 applications have been received.

The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. The student will support the work of the Assessment, Competency, and Employee Survey team by participating in key activities related to job analysis and assessment development.

The student will assist with conducting and documenting job analyses, including gathering job information, organizing data, and supporting subject matter expert sessions. They will also help design and build surveys using an online survey platform, ensuring high-quality data collection and contributing to the overall survey development process.

Throughout the semester, the student will gain exposure to the application of hiring assessments in organizational settings, learning how assessment tools are selected, developed, validated, and used to support evidence based hiring decisions. This position offers hands-on experience in applied psychology, industrial-organizational methods, and workforce assessment practices.

The government-wide " Semester of Service " Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants: Must have completed a bachelors degree and be working on a graduate degree, preference will be given to students in PhD programs. Preference for applicants studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology or closely related field.

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.