About the Position: Position is a Statistical Assistant, GS-1531-09, located at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Language Proficiency Assessment Directorate, Monterey, California.

Duties

Studies results of data analysis and develops graphic, tabular, and narrative descriptions. Carries out or participates in the data collection process for established training programs and special training events. Reviews and evaluates open-ended survey responses using established review protocols and standards. Prioritizes and expedites responses for higher-level review and action. Compiles and reviews data using established approaches and computerized techniques. Applies computerized statistical procedures to test for significant relationships among variables or differences among groups. Administers surveys, questionnaires, checklist, and interview protocols for established resident and non-resident training programs. Develops detailed specifications, logs, and instructions for data collection, entry, analysis, interpretation, and reporting routines. Maintains files and inventory of statistical reports in accordance with established security procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing data verification by applying standard statistical methods and collecting data for surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08) OR Education: Two years (i.e., 60 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Data Analytics or Statistics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond one year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsData Analysis and Decision MakingTechnical Competence

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address EY-APF-W1ECAA DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE -DLIFLC AND P DO NOT MAIL Presidio of Monterey, CA 93944 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk