Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

Typical work assignments include: Serves as a Social Scientist responsible for developing, carrying out, and overseeing evaluation activities and analyses to further the mission of various Federal agencies. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative and/or Project/Program Manager responsible for overseeing, directing, and managing the evaluation efforts of others, including other Federal staff and/or external, third-party contractors. Participates in the execution of the PA&E function, including performance management, program evaluation, and learning agenda capabilities across CISA. Consults and coordinates activities with subject matter experts, representatives of other Federal Government agencies, business concerns, and others.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Developing methodologies and techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation; AND Providing technical support, technical assistance, and/or training on evaluation topics for use by internal stakeholders at an agency or organization; AND Designing, overseeing, implementing, and conducting evaluation and monitoring studies and projects to assess program and policy effectiveness and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and policies; AND Analyzing results of programs, policies, and/or resource allocations as a result of evaluation and monitoring findings. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Making decisions about adjustments to research and evaluations plans with appropriate supervisory consultation; AND Performing complex quantitative and qualitative analysis of programs and policies using appropriate research methodology and presents information and findings in analyses and reports; AND Using appropriate behavioral and social science principles and methods to perform a range of technical and substantive program evaluation activities; AND Participating in the creation of study data files in statistical software, data entry, and execution of relevant statistical functions, execution of statistical analyses, and interpretation and analysis of data. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards 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: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Contacts

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