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Duties
As a Social Science Specialist at the GS-0101-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit:
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
For more information, please visit
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
As a Social Science Specialist at the GS-0101-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Act as a key advisor and liaison between technical research teams and senior organizational leaders.
- Serve as an expert consultant to internal research teams, providing guidance on data visualization, science communication, and data sharing best practices.
- Translate complex analytical products into actionable recommendations and high-impact briefings for senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand research needs and represent the organization's analytical capabilities.
- Oversee the technical integrity of enterprise-wide surveys, ensuring valid and reliable measurement of psychological and social phenomena and alignment with federal statistical policies and standards.
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for disseminating research findings through symposia, conferences, and other channels.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, developing comprehensive project plans and ensuring the timely completion of critical milestones.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
- Experience leading or coordinating research projects, including developing project plans, monitoring milestones, and adapting to changing requirements.
- Experience applying social science research methods and principles to analyze workforce, organizational, or policy-related issues.
- Experience translating complex scientific or technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership or diverse audiences.
- Experience providing expert consultation or technical review on research methodology, survey design, or data analysis to ensure compliance with standards.
- Experience cultivating relationships and negotiating research requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
- Experience directing large-scale research programs or a portfolio of complex projects, which includes developing and executing research plans, allocating resources, and advising senior leadership on research priorities and implications of research findings.
- Experience applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies to analyze and resolve novel or poorly defined workforce, organizational, or policy challenges, resulting in findings that shape strategic decisions.
- Experience translating highly complex and technical research findings into strategic, actionable recommendations to inform policy and guide decision-making for senior executive-level leaders.
- Experience providing authoritative consultation and technical oversight for major research programs, ensuring methodological rigor and compliance with federal regulations and statistical standards (e.g., Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB guidance).
- Experience developing and implementing strategies for stakeholder engagement, representing an organization's research capabilities, and negotiating with senior leaders to define and align on research requirements that significantly impact the mission objectives of stakeholders.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series.
- Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR
- Combination of education an experience that provided the applicant 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 demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit:
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.
For more information, please visit
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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