Hi, I’m
Jesse Baines
I/O Psychologist
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Industrial-Organizational Psychology professional with 12+ years of applied experience in program evaluation, workforce analytics, organizational development, and leadership assessment across large-scale Department of War environments. Advanced expertise in research design, psychometric methodology, statistical analysis, and human capital strategy. Demonstrated success designing and implementing evidence-based talent management programs, competency models, and assessment instruments that drove efficiency improvements and optimized performance across multi-thousand-person organizations. Currently completing Doctorate in I/O Psychology with dissertation research examining the impact of Generative AI and workplace readiness on job satisfaction across generational cohorts. Combines rigorous quantitative research skills with practical experience translating complex data into actionable organizational insights for senior leadership. CITI-certified human research professional with active clearance.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
8
Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self-EmployedAlexandria, VA
AI Solutions Consultant & Organizational Development Advisor
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and delivered AI readiness assessment frameworks for organizations, measuring workforce adaptation potential and developing targeted intervention strategies
- Trained business owners on Generative AI integration strategies, achieving productivity improvements through evidence-based change management approaches
- Conducted organizational needs assessments and developed competency models for AI-driven workplace transformation
- Created data-driven performance measurement frameworks tracking adoption rates, satisfaction scores, and efficiency gains across AI implementations
- Applied I/O psychology principles to design technology adoption programs that reduced resistance to change.
Department of War (United States Air Force)Washington, D.C.
Senior Program Manager & Organizational Psychologist
10.2019 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Applied I/O psychology principles to drive enterprise-level workforce optimization, leadership development, and organizational transformation across multi-thousand-person DoW organizations.
- Led comprehensive organizational assessment across continents, applying job analysis and competency-based evaluation methodologies to identify performance gaps
- Conducted business impact assessments across critical business areas, identifying essential resources and establishing measurable recovery metrics for restructured processes
- Developed evidence-based workforce planning recommendations that secured $1.3M in additional funding through data-driven strategic analysis
- Designed and implemented performance measurement systems achieving efficiency improvements across organizational operations
- Applied psychometric principles to evaluate and restructure HR systems, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Resolved $7.2M accounts receivable backlog through stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication with coalition partners from multiple countries
Department of War (United States Air Force)Lompoc, CA
Program Strategy Analyst & Workforce Development Lead
02.2014 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Provided programmatic guidance for $144M Space Program and $605K Defense Program, conducting performance evaluations and workforce readiness assessments
- Developed OPLAN workforce readiness briefs and competency assessments for more than 3000 personnel across multinational coalition operations
- Applied test theory and psychometric methodology to evaluate personnel assessment instruments supporting career development and selection processes
- Created custom dashboards and analytical reporting frameworks saving 22+ hours monthly, translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership
- Managed multi-country human capital coordination globally in a hostile environment
- Coordinated deployment logistics and personnel assessment for individuals and mission-critical assets
Education
Capella University
Doctorate from Industrial-Organizational Psychology
12.2026
University Overview
- Dissertation: "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Readiness on Job Satisfaction among Young (19–34), Early Middle-aged (35–49), and Late Middle-aged Adults (50–65): An Empirical Exploration in I/O Psychology"
- GPA: 3.8
University of Arizona
Master of Arts from Psychology
01.2018
University Overview
GPA: 3.2
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
01.2015
Community College of the Air Force
Associate from Business Administration
01.2009
Skills
- Program Evaluation
- Job Analysis
- Competency Modeling
- Workforce Analytics
- Talent Assessment & Selection
- Leadership Development
- Succession Planning
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Test Theory
- Psychometric Methodology
- Survey Design & Validation
- Personnel Assessment Tool Development
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Mixed-Methods Research
- Statistical Analysis
- Human Subjects Research
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Visualization
- Dashboard Development
- SPSS Concepts
- Automated Reporting
- Executive Briefings
- Technical Report Writing
- Non-Technical Report Writing
- Policy Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Training Design & Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Generative AI Implementation
- Workplace Integration
- AI Readiness Assessment
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- HRIS Systems
- ERP Systems
- MS Office Suite
- MS Project
- Human Capital Strategy
- DoD HR Systems
- Federal Workforce Analysis
- DRRS-S
- DCAPES
- Security Clearance Operations
Certification
- Human Research Certification, CITI Program, 57697855, 2027-08-01
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International, 101851, 2027-04-01
- Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
- Active Clearance, 2035-01-01
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA) – Graduate Student Member
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) – Professional Member
- National Society of Leadership & Success – Associate Member
- DRI International – Certified Business Continuity Professional
Research Interests
- Impact of AI integration on workplace satisfaction across generational cohorts
- Psychological factors in technology adaptation and workplace readiness
- Development of assessment tools to measure AI readiness and adaptation potential
- Organizational strategies for supporting multi-generational workforces during technological transformation
- Cross-generational mentoring and knowledge transfer in technology-driven workplaces
- Psychological safety in workplaces undergoing AI transformation
- Business continuity and organizational resilience through technology transition
Dissertation Research
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Readiness on Job Satisfaction among Young (19–34), Early Middle-aged (35–49), and Late Middle-aged Adults (50–65): An Empirical Exploration in I/O Psychology, In Progress, Capella University, AI-driven organizational change, Generational workforce dynamics, Psychometric assessment development, Technology readiness measurement, Ongoing field research examining AI implementation effects on workplace satisfaction, retention, and organizational resilience across demographically diverse teams
Clearance
Active Clearance
Timeline
AI Solutions Consultant & Organizational Development Advisor
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Senior Program Manager & Organizational Psychologist
Department of War (United States Air Force)
10.2019 - 11.2024
Program Strategy Analyst & Workforce Development Lead
Department of War (United States Air Force)
02.2014 - 09.2019
Capella University
Doctorate from Industrial-Organizational Psychology
University of Arizona
Master of Arts from Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate from Business Administration