Forensic Social Scientist Program Manager

We're Looking for a skilled Forensic Social Scientist Program Manager in the National Institute Of Standards And Technology based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

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 the above basic requirement this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS14 (ZP4 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Directing high level research in human factors behavioral scienceor industrial/organizational psychology related to forensic or criminal justice systems analyzing processes and data to improve performance and reduce operational risks and providing expert technical guidance to 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

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.