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Social Science Research Analyst

3 months ago


Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Serves as a Social Science Research Analyst in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Research, Evaluation, Forensics & Technology (OREFT), Office of Crime Prevention and Youth Justice (OCPYJ). Provides scientific oversight of a research and evaluation portfolio in NIJ's Office of Crime Prevention and Youth Justice (OCPYJ) including a variety of program grants, research-based grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Serves as a subject matter expert for a significant segment of a social science or program area with a focus on child protection, delinquency prevention, youth justice systems, school safety, human trafficking, and/or hate crimes. Performs analytical research, evaluation, program development, and other tasks in furtherance of portfolios on crime prevention and youth justice. Develops, implements, analyzes, and disseminates a range of extramural and intramural social science research and evaluation projects that employ different research methods.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required. Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination. Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit. Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov. Pre-employment drug testing required. 1-year probationary period may be required. Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor:
Previous or current experience in conducting or overseeing research in the topic areas of child protection, delinquency prevention, youth justice systems, school safety, human trafficking, and/or hate crimes. Basic Entry Requirements :

Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
-OR-
Combination of education and experience that provides 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 demonstrates the acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience include:
Applying advanced social and behavioral science methods, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and analytical techniques, in order to perform a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tasks for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness in the major focus areas of crime prevention and youth justice. Conducting or assisting in specialized studies or evaluations of programs related to crime prevention and youth justice, or other related areas of practice. Serving as an expert in one or more of the crime prevention and youth justice topic areas: child protection, delinquency prevention, youth justice systems, school safety, human trafficking, and/or hate crimes. Providing advice to Federal staff, practitioners, and researchers on the applications and legal implications of social and behavioral science to crime prevention, youth justice, or related areas of practice.

Technical Qualifications:
Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:
Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate social or behavioral science studies Knowledge of a social or behavioral science field as applied to crime and justice issues Application of research principles, methods, and processes for systematic and objective inquiry Competence to analyze, understand, and advise others on technical and program management matters
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https:// www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.

Additional information

This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules. Recruitment incentives may not be authorized. This position included in the bargaining unit. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.