Operational Psychologist

Job overview

The Operational Psychologist role is onsite in Chantilly, VA, with a salary of $165,000–$200,000 per year. The position provides consultation, assessment, training, and performance-enhancement services to military leaders and personnel to improve mission effectiveness and readiness. The psychologist applies behavioral science to strengthen resilience, cognitive performance, team dynamics, and organizational readiness while mitigating operational risks. The work is primarily operational support, with approximately 10% of effort dedicated to clinical interventions.

What you'll do

• Provide expert consultation, assessment, training, and performance-enhancement services to military leaders and personnel
• apply behavioral science to improve mission effectiveness, psychological resilience, cognitive performance, team dynamics, and organizational readiness
• support operational environments and clinical interventions as described.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operational psychologist

military support

behavioral science

performance enhancement

chantilly va

venesco llc

$165k–$200k per year

ts/sci clearance

doctoral degree

psychology license

resilience

mission readiness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited institution, an APA-accredited internship or residency, an active unrestricted psychology license, at least four years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Military and specialized operational experience are preferred.

About the employer

VENESCO LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.