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From: Ortiz, Anna Maria
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:44 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: job posting: social science analyst/research design
Good morning,
GAO is posting for a design methodologist in its Applied Research and Methods unit. Design methodologists work with multiple research teams to help develop researchable questions, determine appropriate methodologies, and interpret results. Research experience is essential, and both qualitative and quantitative backgrounds are valued. Like most government jobs, the position is only open to US citizens. If after you have questions after reading details on www.usajobs.com<http://www.usajobs.com> feel free to contact me.
Anna Maria
Anna Maria Ortiz, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Statistics
Applied Research and Methods
US Government Accountability Office
202-512-2788
Job Title:Social Science Analyst
Department:Legislative Branch
Agency:Government Accountability Office
Job Announcement Number:GAO-14-ARM-0101-10-DE
SALARY RANGE: $79,901.00 to $118,590.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 16, 2014 to Friday, May 30, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: PE-0101-2A
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
2A
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - District of Columbia, DC View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/370274300>
WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency <http://www.gao.gov/>
GAO's work is designed to address four common goals:
- to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people;
- to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence;
- to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and
- to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practices Federal agency.
If you want to help form public policy, and you have exceptional analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, and can demonstrate high levels of initiative, then GAO is where you want to be!
To learn more about GAO please visit us on the web at http://www.gao.gov/careers/index.html.
This position is located in the Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis (CDMA). The incumbent will serve as a Senior Methodologist providing consulting services to engagement teams in selecting and implementing appropriate methodologies in accordance with GAO and other professional social science standards.
This position is also being announced under the Agency's Merit Promotion Plan for federal employees and non-competitive appointment eligibles. If you wish to be considered under Merit Promotion or Non-Competitive procedures, you MUST apply under the Merit Promotion announcement GAO-14-ARM-0101-10-MP.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
* Occasional Travel
* Travel may be required to assist teams with Methodological issues.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
* No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
* U.S. Citizen
* Completion of a satisfactory background investigation
* Selectee must be able to meet/maintain suitability & security requirement
* Completion of two year probationary period may be required
* Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959
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DUTIES:
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* Participates in aspects of design, researchable question development, data collection and analysis, message development, and report writing and ensures the quality and value of the final product.
* Provides advice on how data should be collected for engagements. Selects, refines, organizes, and presents factual information and analysis in support of engagement objectives. In collaboration with engagement team members, decides on scope, form, content, and depth of analysis.
* Contributes to primary data collection. In conjunction with team members and other specialists, develops and pretests questionnaires, structured interviews and other data collection instruments used to collect primary data to meet the goals of the engagement. Evaluates and analyzes data to determine relevance and reliability. As required, performs indexing and referencing tasks.
* In conjunction with team members, develops findings and recommendations and prepares GAO products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meets the needs of congressional clients.
* Works to ensure that products meet all GAO standards for quality and are in conformance with all agency policies and requirements.
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