Social Science Program Specialist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Program Specialist in the Bureau Of Naval Personnel based in Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Executes behavioral science analysis (e.g. instrument development field data collections database management data reduction and analysis implementation of research findings) to evaluate effectiveness of behavioral and psychological health programs 2) Assists with developing psychological and behavioral health research studies focusing on issues (i.e. stress sleep issues mental health aggression and suicidal behavior) to address mitigation of destructive behaviors 3) Evaluates evidencebased health promotion interventions and behavioral change strategies to prevent the development of psychological and behavioral health problems and 4) Identifies solutions to issues that impact a healthy culture and other prevention programs relevant to team behavior an organizational structures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/urlListbyOccupationalSeries and Social Science Series 0101 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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.