About the role#
We are looking for an Industrial Organizational Psychology Program Analyst Intern to join our team in Alexandria. This role supports organizational development activities for Navy Strategic Systems Programs and other clients. You will work on the High Consequence Event Prevention Framework to help strengthen and sustain culture within organizations that manage complex systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist in guiding organizational development initiatives based on the High Consequence Event Prevention Framework.
- Support consulting and development activities for high reliability organizations.
- Contribute to additional SPA projects that align with your experience and capabilities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a Master’s student in Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related field, with plans to return to school in Fall 2027.
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
- Ability to work on-site at our Alexandria headquarters 5 days a week during the Summer 2027 term.
- Skill in creating strategic implementation plans that set common standards for employee behavior.
- Ability to analyze and integrate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as verbal and written communication.
- Experience with R, Python, SPS, or similar analytical tools.
- Interest in applying Artificial Intelligence to I/O activities.
- Ideally, 1-3 years of experience in I/O development at a commercial industrial entity involved in complex system operation or manufacturing.
Location & details#
- Location: Alexandria, Virginia.
- Schedule: Full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $23.00 to $33.00 per hour.
About Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning and Analysis provides analytical insights for national security programs. The company supports clients in the United States and allied nations through operations analysis, systems engineering, and strategic planning. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the firm employs over 2,000 people. It operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry.
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