This position is located in the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), Industry Analysis Division (IAD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

The incumbent applies knowledge of statistical theory in the evaluation and selection of statistical techniques of measurement. Supports the rigorous statistical analyses required to construct and stratify sampling frames, calculate sample allocations. Selects and modifies statistical techniques and methods to produce accurate and timely information from raw data. Prepares documentation of procedures, findings, and problems encountered with recommendations. Prepares data, documentation and/or reports for public release. Applies the appropriate statistical methods to satisfy ad hoc requests from other Bureaus and Offices within the Commission.

Requirements

• FCC Employees Only
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Education Transcript Required

Qualifications

Merit Promotion Procedures 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 the requirements in PART A AND PART B 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 link: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. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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: 1. Experience preparing structured or unstructured data for statistical analysis 2. Experience ensuring that analysis data pass agency-adopted standards of data quality 3. Experience assisting senior statisticians in the sample design of agency-sponsored surveys, from frame construction to sample selection 4. Experience applying standard methods in statistical analysis and modeling using applications such as R, SAS, etc. 5. Experience 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 Have a combination of education and experience. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]