Senior Psychologist (Remote) - United States - 42676 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Senior Psychologist (Remote)

Date

Thursday, August 6, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking an experienced Senior Psychologist to provide advanced clinical expertise supporting high-performance operational environments. In this role, you will deliver psychological assessment, consultation, performance optimization, and resilience services designed to enhance workforce readiness, organizational effectiveness, and mission success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide expert psychological consultation and guidance to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of psychology-based programs, services, and initiatives.
- Develop and enhance assessment methodologies, tools, and processes to support organizational and workforce objectives.
- Conduct and interpret individual, team, and/or organizational assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and inform decision-making.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in psychology, behavioral science, and human performance.
- Lead complex client engagements and influence strategic decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to address complex challenges and achieve project objectives.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and thought leadership to colleagues and clients.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required; Master’s degree in Psychology and 8+ years of related experience or PhD and 6+ years of related experience required.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.