The incumbent conducts in-depth public policy analysis and manages projects and studies in support of major policy and broad research efforts having long-term impact on Agency social insurance and income maintenance programs.

Duties

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of policy issues using appropriate research methodology and presents information and findings in analytical papers. Researches and analyzes problems and issues which concern critical, sensitive, or controversial policy matters. Explores and evaluates pertinent background and other information and the overall impact of such matters on the (CONT) immediate, foreseeable, and long-range interest of the Agency. Prepares and presents memoranda, briefings, and other material concerning the issues, findings, conclusions and proposed solutions. Works with higher-level researchers on complex simulation models, in order to provide guidance on formulating highly relevant output data. Prepares position papers and reports for higher-level officials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, language requirements, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. To qualify for Social Science Research Analyst positions, applicants must possess one of the following: A degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; OR A 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; 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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Social Science Research Analyst Qualification Standards In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants must qualify for the posted grade level. To qualify for the GS-13, applicants must also possess one of the following: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the Federal GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include all of the following: analyzing survey or administrative data using a statistical software package such as SAS, Stata, Python, or R. analyzing the effects of policies on income, work, or economic well-being measures. producing written research products for academic or general audiences. conducting quantitative or qualitative research on communities or populations served by government income or health programs.

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education

If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DCRDP - ORES 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCRDP
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]