The incumbent serves as Senior Evaluation Specialist on the Strategic Planning and Performance Staff (SPPS), which, among other responsibilities, manages the Department's implementation of Title I of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (Evidence Act). On behalf of the Evaluation Officer, the team oversees the development and implementation of the DOJ Learning Agenda, develops Annual Evaluation Plans, and supports evaluation and evidence-building activities across the Department.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of a Senior Evaluation Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for new rigorous evaluations to support program and policy decisions. Work with stakeholders to build organizational capacity for evaluation and evidence building. Design and support evaluations to measure the impact of programs and policies. Design and support evaluations to assess the implementation of programs and policies. Identify statistical methods for identifying patterns in complex data. Conduct summaries, syntheses, or critical reviews of social science research.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Senior Evaluation Specialist at (GS-0101-13/14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Analyzing qualitative or quantitative methods to improve program operations; AND Identifying administrative issues to make recommendations for improvement to management. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Developing policies that guide the development, integration, or implementation of a department's evaluation program; Developing plans, goals, or objectives for implementing an administrative program; AND Developing methods to improve the effectiveness of program evaluation. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 08/19/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Strategic Planning and Performance Staff 2 Constitution Square 145 N ST NE Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Daisy Navarrete
• Phone: 202-316-2951
• Email: [email protected]