Industrial Organizational Psychology Intern

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring for

an Industrial Organizational Psychology Program Analyst Intern to work in Alexandria, VA.

• Applications can be submitted through 23 December 2026.
• Applications will be reviewed through 4 January 2027.
• Phone Interviews will be conducted through 15 January 2027.
• Decisions (offers) will be extended starting 22 January 2027.

Responsibilities

Principal responsibility is to assist in guiding organizational development activities for SSP and other clients leveraging and building on the High Consequence Event Prevention Framework, a vehicle for strengthening and sustaining culture in organizations engaged in complex system activities. Secondary responsibility will be to support other high reliability organization consulting and development activities. Additional assignments focused on other SPA projects to leverage relevant experience and capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work at SPA HQ in Alexandria, 5 days a week, during Summer 2027 internship period.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.
• Master’s student in Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field. Must be enrolled/attending Fall 2027 (post internship period).
• Ability to prepare, for an organization, a cohesive and strategic implementation plan that focuses on establishing a common standard for employee behaviors.
• Ability to perform objective analysis integrating disparate qualitative and quantitative data to develop actionable information.
• Excellent skill with standard Microsoft Office products and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1-3 years or more experience in support of I/O development activities at a commercial industrial entity engaged in complex system development, manufacture, or operation.
• Experience and interest in use of Artificial Intelligence (a.k.a. Super Intelligence) for I/O activities.
• Proficient in use of R, Python, SPS or similar languages and tools.
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Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $23.00/Hr. - USD $33.00/Hr.