Social Science Research Analyst

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

The Successful Applicant

Basic Entry Requirements: Degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provides the 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 demonstrates the acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Applying social and behavioral science methods principles concepts and analytical techniques to assist in conducting research related to child protection delinquency prevention youth justice systems school safety human trafficking and/or hate crimes contributing to the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness in crime prevention and youth justice. Assisting in specialized studies or evaluations of programs focused on crime prevention and youth justice with a particular emphasis on areas such as child protection delinquency prevention youth justice systems school safety human trafficking and/or hate crimes ensuring that findings are evidencebased and applicable to policy and practice. Supporting research efforts as a resource on topics related to crime prevention and youth justice including child protection delinquency prevention youth justice systems school safety human trafficking and/or hate crimes to inform programmatic decisions and improvements. Providing guidance to Federal staff practitioners and researchers on the application of social and behavioral science to crime prevention and youth justice drawing on experience in research and program evaluation in areas such as child protection delinquency prevention youth justice systems school safety human trafficking and/or hate crimes. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements as described above will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Ability to plan conduct and evaluate social or behavioral science studies Knowledge of a social or behavioral science field as applied to crime and justice issues Application of research principles methods and processes for systematic and objective inquiry Competence to analyze understand and advise others on technical and program management matters Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPMs website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/numndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.