This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 23-HUD-3057-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

As a Social Science Analyst, you will: Manage and develop complex content for multiple PD&R objective, evidence-based and policy-focused periodicals, including but not limited to Evidence Matters, PD&R Edge, Policy & Practice, and Insights. Prepare articles, reports, and other ad hoc material that analyze and distill complex information related to PD&R and HUD programs and policies on issues including, but not limited to, affordable housing, homeownership, housing finance, housing economic indicators, the secondary mortgage market, rural programming, the intersection of health and housing, and Native American and Alaska Native housing. Research and analyze both factual and conceptual information related to HUD programs. Serve as an expert on writing and editing standards and techniques, and on practices, methods, and innovations in web and print communications. Plan, design, and oversee development of sophisticated communication strategies that articulate and interpret complex policies or promote programs and activities of broad interest.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Conducting research and statistical analyses on housing programs using social science principles and methods; AND - Providing insight and sharing knowledge of research findings with internal and external parties in regards to housing and community development programs and issues; AND - Writing publication materials and conducting final reviews before release. (e.g., news articles, reports, newsletters, brochures, speeches, presentations, etc.) Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

Basic Requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]