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This position is located in the Applied Research and Methods (ARM), Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis (CDMA). The CDMA contributes to the quality of GAO's work by providing methodological, analytical, and technical assistance to teams by developing strong job designs, introducing innovative methods, and transferring skills and knowledge to team members.
02/08/2023 to 03/01/2023
$98,129 - $148,062 per year
PE 21
2 vacancies in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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ARM-23-DE-11827861
705029700
Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Social Science Analyst (Methodologist) ; responsible for providing consultative services to engagement teams and assisting in the selection and implementation of appropriate methodologies for engagements in accordance with GAO and professional standards. Duties involve, but are not limited to, the following:
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
1. You must be a U.S. citizen
2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.
3. You must be suitable for federal employment.
4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov).
5. Completion of a probationary period is required.
Basic Requirement:
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.
IF YOUR ARE USING EDUCATION TO MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENT (EVEN PARTICALLY), YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION.
In addition to the Basic requirement listed above, you must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service, or comparable private or public sector experience. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) developing quantitative and qualitative social science research design approaches; and (2) applying judgment and ingenuity in using and/or guiding others to use these approaches to effectively perform evaluations or other applied research.See qualification section
This position is in the bargaining unit.
Salary for locations:
Washington, DC: $105,306 - $147,726
Atlanta, GA: $98,129 - $137,898
Seattle, WA: $105,545 - $148,062
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be further evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Your responses must provide sufficient information to determine possession of experience and must be evidenced in your resume. Incomplete responses (e.g. see resume, or like), errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be further evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Partnering, Research, and Technical Documentation
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service- connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11827861
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
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