This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Social Science Analyst in the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation's (ASPE) Office of Human Services Policy you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize HHS's work to improve child wellbeing by: Developing memoranda, briefs, talking points, issue papers, and other materials that accurately identify issues, present appropriate summaries of the evidence base, and make recommendations to supervisor and other managers and leadership. Briefing supervisor, office leadership, and other Department leaders on the results of analyses, research, and evaluations. Planning, directing, and conducting research and policy analysis activities including surveys, interviews, case studies, and new or innovative methods to make recommendations about system and program improvement and regulations. Maintaining current knowledge of research and evidence-based practices related to HHS early childhood education programs, and related systems and initiatives across all levels of government. Identifying and maintaining collaborative relationships between ASPE offices, internal and external Federal agencies' programs, Tribal and State agencies, local programs and grantees, communities and parents with lived experience, and other partners to support program development and effectiveness. Establishing, leading, participating in, and providing staff support for committees and working groups relating to early childhood education. Developing new insights into strengthening early childhood policy; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; advises on design and implementation of new or cutting-edge programs/policies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: A. Must have at least a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Must have 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. OR C. Must have at least four (4) 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: 1) Conducting and directing multiple analyses of federal, state, or local policies for early childhood education. 2) Communicating policy analysis of federal, state, or local human/social services to diverse audiences, including: (a) policy leaders or program decision makers, AND (b) technical assistance providers, groups representing parents or children, other intermediaries, parents, or communities with lived experience. 3) Coordinating across multiple human services programs, fields, levels, or sectors on complex issues affecting young children and their families. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov.

Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: SROC Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]