Social Science Analyst

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. 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. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 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: Conducts research and/or analyzes recent advancements in social science disciplines to ensure that the planning, implementation, and evaluation of criminal and juvenile justice research programs are based on current scientific knowledge and methodologies. Investigates and/or assesses the research needs of criminal and juvenile justice communities to ensure that the planning, implementation, and evaluation of criminal justice research programs are aligned with the field’s requirements. Conducts and/or manages specialized studies or evaluations of programs related to crime prevention and youth justice, or other 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: Research and Analysis Work Program Evaluation Scientific Review and Evaluation of Research Grant Proposals and Results Oral Communication 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.
This position is located at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in Washington, D.C. NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the state and local levels.