Research Psychologist

**Duties**:

- Design surveys and other instruments; collect, clean, manage, and analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques; write reports and presentations.
- Review reports of other analysts for methodological relevancy and scientific adequacy of plans and for the organization of research findings, results and recommendations into briefings, professional papers, and reports.
- Develop appropriate social science approaches for approved Priority Analytical Requirements (PAR) and projects.
- Develop analytical/project plans and integrate into a larger program of analysis.
- Collect data, scores, responses, code data and ensure sufficient data storage and retrieval capability.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Business travel, incumbent expected to travel TDY 5% of the time.

**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**
- **Basic Education Requirement for Research Psychologist**:
**Degree**:Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with a major or equivalent in Psychology. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

- **GS-11 - Specialized Experience**:One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Designing data collection instruments such as surveys, focus group protocols, and interview questions; 2.) Conducting social science-focused research and analysis with a focus on adult education; and 3.) Preparing administrative or technical research documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or above).
- OR
- **Education**: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
- OR
- **Combination of Education and Experience**:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed higher level graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total higher level graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.**Education**:
**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Career Program 16 - Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction)
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.
- **Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized if in the best interest of the Government.**
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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume will be reviewed by a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to determine if you meet the qualification requirements listed above. If you meet the qualification requirements, you will be referred to the hiring official; the hiring official may or may not conduct interviews.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience or copy and pasted information from this job posting to your resume/work experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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