This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Social Scientist under the Directorate of Research and Development (R&D) within the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI).

Duties

As a SOCIAL SCIENTIST at the GS-0101-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Executes social science research in support of activities associated with human performance, training and education, Civil Rights history, curriculum development and evaluation, and human relations. Serves as a specialist to other professional personnel on the application of social sciences theories, techniques, and best practices. Assists with solving highly complex problems which have been either generated or submitted for formulation, analysis, and solution. Prepares detailed research plans, and administrative and technical documentation as required. Conducts research projects studies that typically comply with higher headquarters guidance and achieves organization and customer needs. Collects and performs analyses on field data and executes specific research efforts. Prepares and completes comprehensive professional written reports documenting data, results, and findings to include the reliability and validity of results in final technical reports. Prepares and provides briefings which includes initial research approach, research effort, and results that have implications for DEOMI and the DoD. Converts theories and data such as lessons learned into real-life applications for the field and training.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible. This is a remote position.
• Security Clearance: Non-sensitive (No Access)

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Developing, evaluating, and interpreting data from the field through analysis and applying various methodologies. Writing and preparing comprehensive professional reports documenting data, results, and findings to include the reliability and validity of results in final technical reports. Providing input to Department officials in the application of social science. Please keep your résumé to a reasonable length. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series. 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts may result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

REQUIRED

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.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts may result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]