The incumbent has overall responsibility for conducting or managing a variety of major program policy studies and projects included in the Strategic Plan.

Duties

Researches and analyzes problems and issues which concern critical, sensitive or controversial policy matters. Develops research plans involving a series of interrelated studies (CONT) and demonstrations to study and evaluate various aspects of the issues involved. Prepares and presents findings and recommendations. Develops and designs major studies, research projects and demonstrations, including the projects statement, major steps, goals, evaluation methods, due dates and resources needed. Uses both SSA and outside contractors and serves as the project officer when outside contractors are used. Oversees the planning and designing of visual presentations, including charts, transparencies and electronic media, publications, and electronic media productions. Evaluates the results of broad, complex and interrelated studies and demonstrations using state-of-the-art or newly developed research methodology. Prepares reports, memoranda and publications of findings. Serves as the DCP representative on intercomponent task forces and workgroups, internally and externally. Assembles and directs teams or task forces for the duration of special assignments.

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-14, applicants must also possess one of the following: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 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: researching how cognitive psychology concepts such as cognitive biases, cognitive heuristics, risk perception, reasoning, information processing or psycholinguistics can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement. researching how social psychology concepts such as social influence, compliance, persuasion, social judgement, or group dynamics can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement. researching how individuals process information or how to improve publications or other communication products to improve understanding or usability. producing written research products for academic or general audiences. designing survey questions to produce reliable estimates of how much participation in government income or health programs is affected by psychological factors such as social stigma, program complexity, attitudes, information processing barriers or other factors.

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]