This position is in Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Industry Analysis Division (IAD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, D.C. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.   THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. 

Duties

The incumbent supports highly scientific and technical statistical work that involves: (a) designing, developing, and adapting mathematical methods and techniques to statistical processes (b) conducting intensive research to improve sample surveys or experimental designs; (c) initiating new statistical programs, investigations and research projects or revising existing ones; and (d) ensuring data collected are accurate and free of other anomalies.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• US Citizenship.
• May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable)
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Education Transcript Required

Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.   Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience and educational requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. A. Education Degree Professional. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience, click on the following links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/statistics-series-1530/ Please provide a copy of your college transcript. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original, if selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to receive credit towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. AND B. Specialized Experience GS-09 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the federal service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as follows: Preparing structured or unstructured data for statistical analysis Ensuring that analysis data pass agency-adopted standards of data quality Assisting senior statisticians in the sample design of agency-sponsored surveys, from frame construction to sample selection Applying standard methods in statistical analysis and modeling using applications such as R, SAS, etc. Producing reports and other information products that accurately present outcomes from survey data or statistical models OR Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the position. OR C. Have a combination of education and experience. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Knowledge acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job and advise others on technical issues. Skill in identifying rules and principles that explain facts, data, or other information; ability to analyze information and make correct inferences and/or draw accurate conclusions. Knowledge of the organization's mission and functions and how its programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations work and operate effectively. Ability to effectively communicate verbally. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington DC, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Michelle Ewii
• Phone: 202-418-2503
• Email: [email protected]