The incumbent serves as a Social Science Research Analyst in the Deputy Commissioner, Retirement and Disability Policy (DCRDP), Office of Research, Demonstration and Employment Support (ORDES) conducting public policy analysis and assists in the management of projects and studies.

Duties

Assists in planning, managing, and coordinating special projects and policy initiatives and provides advice and assistance to senior researchers. (Cont'd) Make recommendations for changes in policy, projects, programs and program emphasis. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of policy issues using appropriate research methodology and presents information and findings in analytical papers or provides input into reports and papers. Assists with the design of the technical requirements of the task orders, projects and/or studies. Identifies and develops associated costs. Assists with the establishment of quality standards and delivery requirements. Assists the contracting officer and/or project officer with solicitation and evaluation of bids. Provides technical input and documentation for contract modification or termination. Assists in overseeing day-to-day operations of contracts and research grants, either as the project officer or in support of the project officer. Ensuring that the contractor receives required technical program support; allocating available resources; obtaining needed support from Agency components; coordinating activities; and resolving any operational or technical problems that may arise. Prepares background information; performs policy research; and develops reports as part of team.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, language requirements, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.Applicants MUST meet the following Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) to qualify for this Social Science Series. NOTE:TRANSCRIPTS AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION, EVEN IF YOU CURRENTLY HOLD OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY HELD A SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH ANALYST POSITION. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Transcript must include the degree and date conferred, OR A combination of education and experience that provided me with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Transcripts must document the semester credit hours acquired in a behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position, OR Have 4 years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that I have acquired the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to the above IOR, applicants must meet one of the following: 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in or relate to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include conducting social or economic research concerning the effects of social insurance programs and applying quantitative or qualitative data analysis to conduct research and develop findings. These experiences must include the use of SAS, STATA, SPSS, R, or Python (for quantitative) or NVivo or Atlas.ti (for qualitative) to analyze data and develop data files and reports. OR Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR A combination of education and experience. NOTE: Experience in related fields that does not involve the use and understanding of social science principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience for these positions. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Social Science Research Analyst Qualification Standards

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education
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If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation 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 a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DCRDP - ORDES 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCRDP
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]