Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. 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 MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS12 grade level if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS11 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Developing methodologies and techniques for data collection analysis and presentation AND Providing technical support technical assistance and/or training on evaluation topics for use by internal stakeholders at an agency or organization AND Designing overseeing implementing and conducting evaluation and monitoring studies and projects to assess program and policy effectiveness and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and policies AND Analyzing results of programs policies and/or resource allocations as a result of evaluation and monitoring findings. You qualify for the GS13 grade level if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Making decisions about adjustments to research and evaluations plans with appropriate supervisory consultation AND Performing complex quantitative and qualitative analysis of programs and policies using appropriate research methodology and presents information and findings in analyses and reports AND Using appropriate behavioral and social science principles and methods to perform a range of technical and substantive program evaluation activities AND Participating in the creation of study data files in statistical software data entry and execution of relevant statistical functions execution of statistical analyses and interpretation and analysis of data. 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. 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.