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Mid Behavioral Psychology Specialist

Cherokee Federal

Arlington, VAFull-time$190–220K/yrSeen 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$190–220K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Clinical Forensic Or Police And Public Safety LicenseAmerican Board Of Professional Psychology CertificationDoctorate

Job overview

The Behavioral Specialist – Mid will support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center by applying behavioral analysis methods, providing consultations, risk recommendations, psychological assessments, and training to mitigate insider threats for the Department of War, requiring a PhD in Psychology and a licensed forensic background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral Science ConsultationsRisk Based RecommendationsPsychological AssessmentsInteraction StrategiesBriefings to Senior OfficialsSenior Management SupportContinuing Education AdministrationBehavioral Indicator DevelopmentTraining Course DeliveryAssessment Instrument DevelopmentTargeted Threat ResearchReport and Talking Point Production

Qualifications

Doctorate in Psychology or PsyDActive Clinical Forensic or Police and Public Safety LicenseTen Years Experience in Clinical or Forensic PsychologyForensic Background in Threat Assessment or Counterintelligence SupportUnderstanding of DoW Population and Military SupportCollaboration With Threat Professional CommunityAmerican Board of Professional Psychology CertificationU.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident RequiredPass Cherokee Federal Pre‑Employment Qualifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Behavioral Specialist – Mid

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) .

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Insights is seeking a Behavioral Specialist – Mid to support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC). The Behavioral Specialist will provide support services to assist in applying behavioral analysis methodologies, as well as identifying and addressing key challenges across the spectrum of insider threat.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Behavioral Specialist – Mid : $190,000.00 to $220,000.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Behavioral Specialist – Mid Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide behavioral science consultations to Depart of War (DoW) Insider Threat (InT) Management and Analysis Center (DITMAC) cases on a regular and recurring basis.

  • Produce professional risk-based recommendations and potential steps to mitigate or address risk behaviors.

  • Provide psychological assessments, information and advice on matters regarding behavioral motivations and intentions.

  • Provide interaction strategies in support of DITMAC analytical findings/recommendations provided to DoW Component insider threat programs that may have significant national security implications.

  • Within established timelines, brief the initial findings of psychological assessments to senior DITMAC officials and key stakeholders from the DoW Component Insider Threat programs who are responsible for maintaining program security and/or administering access eligibility determinations.

  • Provide support to senior management initiatives on psychological factors impacting insider threat assessments.

  • Provide support to professionalizing the Insider Threat community through the administration of an approved continuing education program.

  • Develop behavioral indicators that help to prevent, deter, detect, and mitigate actions by malicious insiders who represent a threat to national security or DoW personnel, facilities, operations, and resources.

  • Provide training courses on specific behavioral indicators of insider threat, as required.

  • Assist with informing and refining the development of assessment instruments used to identify potential risk behaviors indicative of an insider threat.

  • Conduct targeted research on different aspects of insider threat, both physical and logical (e.g., exfiltration and workplace violence).

  • Produce reports and talking points because of targeted research on different aspects of insider threat, both physical and logical, as well as continuous education on behavioral issues.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Behavioral Specialist – Mid Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Must have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), with a clinical and/or forensic background, and be actively licensed in clinical forensic or police and public safety.

  • Actively licensed psychologist in any of the 50 States or territories.

  • Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the field of clinical and/or forensic psychology.

  • Have a forensic background with experience in at least one of the two areas of operations:

  • Threat assessment

  • Support to counterintelligence

  • Understanding of making eligibility and access determinations for sensitive information related to workplace violence prevention.

  • A demonstrated understanding of the DoW population through work experience directly supporting the military or DoW.

  • Experience in collaborating with the greater threat professional community.

  • American Board of Professional Psychology Certification in either clinical forensic or police and public safety.

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Insights is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Insights , visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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