Social Science Research Analyst

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Research Analyst in the Food And Nutrition Service based in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education as defined below. Basic Requirement: To qualify for the Social Science job series all applicants must meet at least one of the following degree requirements by the closing date of the job announcement: Successful completion of a degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience that provided you with 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 you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. You must submit transcripts with your application. Please refer to the Required Documents section below for more information. In addition to the basic requirement you must also meet the minimum qualifications for this position: To qualify for the GS13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS12 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience using and critiquing advanced social science research methodologies and rigorous study design and analysis techniques to conduct of program evaluation studies and analysis relevant to nutrition assistance or similar social service programs Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of the impact of policy options using costbenefit analysis statistics microsimulation or other complex quantitative methods including use of statistical programs such as SPSS SAS STATA or R Experience preparing written documents describing methodology used and results of research or qualitative or quantitative analyses of policy options including decision memos regulatory impact analyses research briefs and/or journal articles AND Experience with management of complex projects. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

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.