This position is located in the Applied Research and Methods (ARM), Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis (CDMA). The CDMA contributes to the quality of GAO's work by providing methodological, analytical, and technical assistance to teams by developing strong job designs, introducing innovative methods, and transferring skills and knowledge to team members.

Duties

The Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Social Science Analyst (Methodologist); responsible for providing consultative services to engagement teams and assisting in the selection and implementation of appropriate methodologies for engagements in accordance with GAO and professional standards. Duties involve, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the occupational requirement, you must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) developing quantitative and qualitative social science research design approaches; and (2) applying judgment and ingenuity in using and/or guiding others to use these approaches to effectively perform evaluations or other applied research. 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. You must meet all the requirements before the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You must meet the individual occupational requirements for this series. Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position;

OR

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

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.

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Ebonye Watson
• Email: [email protected]