Principal Talent Assessment and Selection Specialist

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are seeking an experienced Industrial-Organizational Psychologist to join our team. This role will focus on consulting with various businesses within Blue Origin and developing a strategy for applying pre-employment testing or screening. The person will either develop the solutions from scratch or, if applicable, use an off-the-shelf solution from a vendor. As part of this work, the person will complete necessary requirements gathering, technical review, and documentation of all work done (e.g., competency models or job analysis work). The ideal candidate will also have consulting experience, as they will be required to work closely with customers to gather requirements and communicate solutions in a way that allows for customers to determine tradeoffs. The candidate must also work closely with a technical team to provide requirements and work through any complications. Lastly, the candidate must know how to create professional technical reports to document all work.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Employment Testing:
   1. Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to identify key competencies for various roles.
   2. Determine roles that could benefit the most from pre-employment testing or screening methods.
   3. Design reliable and valid solutions tailored to the specific needs of Blue Origin.
   4. Work with external vendors to apply solutions that meet the organization's need.
2. Vendor Management:
   1. Maintain relationships with external vendors who provide custom and standard testing or screening solutions.
   2. Ensure vendor compliance with Blue Origin's standards and regulatory guidelines.
   3. Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality.
3. Consulting and Stakeholder Engagement:
   1. Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to HR and other internal partners on assessment-related matters.
   2. Provide training and support to hiring managers on the implementation and interpretation of screening or assessment tools.
   3. Facilitate feedback sessions to refine and improve testing processes.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting:
   1. Analyze assessment data to determine effectiveness.
   2. Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
   3. Apply data analytics to continuously improve testing processes and tools.
5. Research Projects:
   1. Conduct research projects, such as capturing quality of hire, to inform and improve hiring practices.
   2. Assist the HR analytics team with research projects and data analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
   3. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Blue Origin's talent acquisition strategies.
6. Compliance and Best Practices:
   1. Ensure all assessment practices align with relevant legal and professional standards, including EEOC and OFCCP guidelines.
   2. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in psychometric testing and selection processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's or Doctorate degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field.
2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a role with a focus on pre-employment testing and assessment.
3. Strong proficiency in at least one statistical software package or language (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).
4. Proven experience in applying both custom and off-the-shelf pre-employment tests.
5. Strong vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships and deliver projects on time.
6. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
7. Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
8. Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations, including EEOC and OFCCP guidelines.
9. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience using SQL during research projects.
2. Experience as a Human Capital consultant.
3. Experience in the Aerospace or Technology Industry.

Compensation Range for WA applicants: $151,109.25-$211,552.95

Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement:

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on 'EEO Is the Law,' please see here .

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