Social Science Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Social Science Specialist with Security Clearance
Duties As a Social Science Specialist at the GS-0101-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Act as a key advisor and liaison between technical research teams and senior organizational leaders.
* Serve as an expert consultant to internal research teams, providing guidance on data visualization, science communication, and data sharing best practices.
* Translate complex analytical products into actionable recommendations and high-impact briefings for senior leadership and other stakeholders.
* Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand research needs and represent the organization's analytical capabilities.
* Oversee the technical integrity of enterprise-wide surveys, ensuring valid and reliable measurement of psychological and social phenomena and alignment with federal statistical policies and standards.
* Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for disseminating research findings through symposia, conferences, and other channels.
* Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, developing comprehensive project plans and ensuring the timely completion of critical milestones. If selected at the GS-12, the above duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
* Resume and supporting documents (See

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* Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

* Work Schedule:

Full Time
* Overtime:
Occasionally
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible
* Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Not Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
* Experience leading or coordinating research projects, including developing project plans, monitoring milestones, and adapting to changing requirements.
* Experience applying social science research methods and principles to analyze workforce, organizational, or policy-related issues.
* Experience translating complex scientific or technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership or diverse audiences.
* Experience providing expert consultation or technical review on research methodology, survey design, or data analysis to ensure compliance with standards.
* Experience cultivating relationships and negotiating research requirements with internal and external stakeholders. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
* Experience directing large-scale research programs or a portfolio of complex projects, which includes developing and executing research plans, allocating resources, and advising senior leadership on research priorities and implications of research findings.
* Experience applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies to analyze and resolve novel or poorly defined workforce, organizational, or policy challenges, resulting in findings that shape strategic decisions.
* Experience translating highly complex and technical research findings into strategic, actionable recommendations to inform policy and guide decision-making for senior executive-level leaders.
* Experience providing authoritative consultation and technical oversight for major research programs, ensuring methodological rigor and compliance with federal regulations and statistical standards (e.g., Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB guidance).
* Experience developing and implementing strategies for stakeholder engagement, representing an organization's research capabilities, and negotiating with senior leaders to define and align on research requirements that significantly impact the mission objectives of stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,…