ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST / L&D STRATEGIST

We are seeking an Organizational Psychologist or senior L&D Strategist to lead the needs analysis and competency framework work for a citywide management training program serving people leaders, executive leaders, and emerging managers across the City of Cleveland.

Your responsibilities:

Lead the Organizational Training Needs Analysis (OTNA) process Align training design to Cleveland's newly developed competency model (Communication, Decision-Making, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Accountability, Equity & Inclusion, and more) Recommend assessment tools for Team Effectiveness and Communication Styles Advise on cohort strategy and learning sustainability plan Support curriculum design for three distinct leadership tracks: People Leaders, Executive Leaders, and Emerging Managers Contribute to the Learning Sustainability Plan, ensuring a long-term culture of learning Required qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field 7+ years in L&D strategy, organizational development, or leadership development Experience with competency-based training design Assessment tool certifications strongly preferred (DiSC, CliftonStrengths, EQ-i 2.0, Hogan, or similar) Government, municipal, or public sector experience a strong plus