Junior I/O Psychologist Consultant

Job Title:

Junior Consultant - Group Facilitation & Qualitative Data Analysis Support

Location:

Washington D.C.

Clearance Requirement:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other applicable federal security clearance.

Position Overview:

We are seeking Junior Consultants with a minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting the design management and facilitation of group-based qualitative data collection interventions for federal clients. This role involves supporting both large group and small group engagements including data gathering facilitation/co-facilitation and post-session analysis. Junior Consultants will work under the guidance of more senior staff but are expected to take initiative and contribute meaningfully to project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the project management of qualitative data collection efforts including planning scheduling logistics coordination and stakeholder communication.

• Design and support the execution of large and small group facilitation activities such as focus groups workshops listening sessions and stakeholder engagements.

• Facilitate or co-facilitate group sessions guiding discussions and ensuring inclusive productive participation.

• Capture analyze and synthesize qualitative data from group interventions including developing themes findings and recommendations.

• Draft session reports briefing materials and presentation decks for both internal and client use.

• Support the development of facilitation materials including agendas discussion guides and interactive exercises.

• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and high-quality deliverables.

• Contribute to knowledge management by maintaining records of session outputs and lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in project management group facilitation and qualitative data collection/analysis.

• Experience supporting or leading large group and small group interventions in a professional environment.

• Ability to work effectively with both senior leaders and frontline staff in a client-facing role.

• Demonstrated experience developing professional materials such as meeting summaries reports and analysis documents.

• Strong organizational time management and communication skills.

• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams Zoom Miro Mural or SharePoint.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with federal agencies or government clients.

• Training or certification in facilitation human-centered design or group dynamics (e.g. ToP facilitation methods Liberating Structures etc.).

• Familiarity with qualitative analysis methodologies (e.g. thematic analysis coding transcripts).

• Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall).

• Experience with KM/KT or organizational development is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable working under the supervision of senior consultants while contributing independently.

• Professional demeanor and a collaborative mindset.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Organizational Development Communications Social Sciences or a related field.

Required Experience:

Junior IC