Interested in a career in the Social Science Research Analyst field? We are hiring for GS-14 Social Science Research Analyst in Woodlawn, MD or Washington, DC!
As a Social Science Research Analyst, you will:
- Research and analyze problems and issues concerning critical, sensitive, or controversial policy matters. Develop research plans involving a series of interrelated studies and demonstrations to evaluate various aspects of the issues involved. Prepare and present findings and recommendations.
- Develop and design major studies, research projects, and demonstrations, including the project statement, major steps, goals, evaluation methods, due dates, and resources needed.
- Use both SSA and outside contractors and serve as the project officer when outside contractors are used.
- Oversee the planning and designing of visual presentations, including charts, transparencies, electronic media, publications, and electronic media productions.
- Evaluate the results of broad, complex, and interrelated studies and demonstrations using state-of-the-art or newly developed research methodology. Prepare reports, memoranda, and publications of findings.
- Serve as the DCP representative on intercomponent task forces and workgroups, internally and externally. Assemble and direct teams or task forces for the duration of special assignments.
To qualify for Social Science Research Analyst positions, applicants must possess one of the following:
- A degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; OR
- 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; 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.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION.
In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants must qualify for the posted grade level. To qualify for the GS-14, applicants must also possess one of the following:
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include all of the following:
- Researching how cognitive psychology concepts such as cognitive biases, cognitive heuristics, risk perception, reasoning, information processing, or psycholinguistics can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement.
- Researching how social psychology concepts such as social influence, compliance, persuasion, social judgment, or group dynamics can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement.
- Researching how individuals process information or how to improve publications or other communication products to improve understanding or usability.
- Producing written research products for academic or general audiences.
- Designing survey questions to produce reliable estimates of how much participation in government income or health programs is affected by psychological factors such as social stigma, program complexity, attitudes, information processing barriers, or other factors.
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