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We're Looking for a skilled Lead Social Scientist in the Internal Revenue Service based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to fulltime work parttimework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by month/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: IOR BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must have a degree at an accredited college or university in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR You must have a 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 You must have four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS14 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience utilizing methods and principles to identify behavioral segments and profiles of taxpayer behavior to determine conclusions solve complex problems within the assigned area draw rational statistical conclusions and prepare comprehensive reports. Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative social science research and analyzing results to provide operational recommendations for stakeholders. Experience should include developing analyzing and presenting key findings to stakeholders. Experience completing research assignments independently using social science and statistical methods to define populations profile and model market segment behaviors to better understand and predict taxpayer behavior. Experience in initiation formulation planning execution and control of social science studies statistical projects and/or modeling projects to better understand current taxpayer behavior and determine impact of IRS processes on future behavior. Experience writing and presenting technical materials which clearly communicates data results and outlines impact of possible process changes or actions for senior executive leadership decision making. Experience facilitating workgroup interactions which resulted in team synergy that increased quality and range of work performed. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS05 grade level you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement by the cutoff date) specified in this job announcement current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest nontemporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs Qualifications Standards.
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.