Social Science Research Analyst

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Research Analyst in the Office Of Inspector General based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/23/2022 Vaccination Mandate: In accordance with Executive Order 14043 Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 regardless of the employees duty location or work arrangement (e.g. telework remote work etc.) subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by November 22 2021 or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Your HR Consultant will provide a list of documents acceptable as proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception if needed to comply with vaccination requirement. Expanded/Maximum telework Posture: Due to COVID19 the agency is currently in a maximum telework posture. If selected you may be expected to telework upon your appointment. As employees are permitted to return to the office you may be required to report to the duty station listed on this announcement even if your home/temporary telework site is located outside the local commuting area. Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements including education and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx Basic Requirements GS12 and GS13: Applicants must have completed a 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree in a behavioral or social science or related discipline appropriate to this position (unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted with application package).OR Must have 4 years of appropriate experience that demonstrates you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR Must have a combination of the education and experience described above (unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted with application package). Minimum Requirements GS12 In addition to the basic requirements applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting social science research and developing written and/or oral presentations of the results Assisting teams or management in the development of organizational initiatives policies and practices and Researching and evaluating processes and making recommendations for effective operational change OR Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted with application package) OR Applicants must have a combination of the education and experience above (unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted with application package). Minimum Requirements GS13 In addition to all requirements above applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting social science research and developing written and/or oral presentations of the results Assisting teams or management in the development of organizational initiatives policies and practices Researching and evaluating processes and making recommendations for effective operational change and Developing progress reports and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders. 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.