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PSYCHOLOGIST

Department of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13034191-26-ARS
Control number
880611200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

US CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will serve as a Senior Consultant on active cases involving targeted and mass violence, insider threats, ideologically motivated actors, stalking, domestic terrorism, and cyber-enabled threats.
  • You will perform specialized psychological autopsies/death reviews and interview/interrogation consultations.
  • You will apply structured professional judgment tools (e.g., TRAP-18, WAVR-21, HCR-20, CPIR) to evaluate threat vectors.
  • You will extract psychological data from case files to provide insight into mental illness, personality, diverse motivations, pre-incident indicators, and escalation pathways.
  • You will recommend threat management and long-term monitoring strategies grounded in behavioral science and investigative best practices during operational case reviews with agents, analysts, and leadership.
  • You will apply DON and Department of War (DoW) guidelines to guide policies on human reliability screening, special personnel selections, and counterintelligence/counterterrorism principles.
  • You will deliver effective briefings and training to NCIS personnel and the broader law enforcement community on warning behaviors, threat typologies, crisis intervention/de-escalation, and risk communication.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Specific polygraph requirements may apply based on assignment.
  • The incumbent must pass a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random drug testing thereafter.
  • Work is normally performed in an office setting, but occasionally requires the ability to handle physically and psychologically stressful situations.
  • Must be available to work outside of normal duty hours, work overtime, and be recalled to duty as operational crises dictate.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or private sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate: Providing psychological consultations to law enforcement, intelligence, or forensic teams; applying structured threat assessment tools to evaluate behavioral risk; formulating threat management strategies for complex cases (e.g., workplace violence, terrorism); and communicating complex behavioral science findings to organizational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of seven years post-licensure experience in forensic psychology, threat assessment, and organizational consultation.
  • Board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology in either Forensic Psychology or Police and Public Safety Psychology.
  • ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM) credential and/or active membership in relevant professional organizations.
  • Formal training/certification in structured threat assessment tools (e.g., WAVR-21, HCR-20, CPIR).
  • Knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies, threat reporting systems, social media analysis, and digital footprint assessment.
  • Demonstrated experience in violence risk assessment within institutional and organizational settings.
Core Competencies & Attributes:
  • Problem Solving & Under Pressure: Uses sound judgment to generate alternatives during crises; works effectively under pressure and time constraints.
  • Attention to Detail: Conscientious in analyzing complex case files and applying a strong ethical framework for handling sensitive intelligence.
  • Oral & Written Communication: Makes clear, convincing presentations to senior leadership; translates technical concepts into actionable operational guidance.
  • Research and Analysis: Knowledge and application of the integration of science, theory, and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development. It includes the psychological assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients with problems of personality, emotional adjustment, or mental illness.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

  1. A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university, including successful completion of an APA-accredited clinical internship.
  2. Active, unrestricted license to practice psychology in at least 1 of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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Agency contact information

Sharon Russell
Phone
571-305-4573
Email
sharon.russell@ncis.navy.mil
Address
NCIS
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
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