Research Assistant

Position: RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Job Summary

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

Low Grade

7

High Grade

7

Promotion Potential

7

Sub Agency Name

Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)

Organization Codes

DD/DD69

Relocation

False

Hiring Path

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

• Nat Sec

Total Openings

1

Agency Marketing Statement

Travel Code

0

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Status

Major Duties

• Incumbent directly supports the research requirements of the Director of INSS and provides administrative and logistical assistance to the INSS Dean of Administration.
• Gathers basic data and performs common and specialized searches on information on current databases, published literature and studies, official reports, and other sources.
• Prepares research results for faculty and students.
• Coordinates the solicitation, collection, and of component input; and dissemination of various research reports.
• Provides clerical support to the INSS Front Office to include tracking DAI and DTS flow and transactions, updates supply catalogs, tracks event scheduling and planning.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized

Experience:

One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Official Transcripts:
If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment.

An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.  to check accreditation. FOREIGN

EDUCATION:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.

Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Requirements

Evaluations

HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the basic requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Attention to Detail Research You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:  Questionnaire/ Criminal History Inquiries
- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency ianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc

How To Apply

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1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
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