Job details
Salary $72,750 - $94,581 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the department of health & human services (hhs), centers for medicare & medicaid services (cms), office of communications (oc), strategic marketing group (smg).
As a social science research analyst, gs-0101-11, you will serve as an analyst/team
Member who will help oversee, plan, implement, and evaluate market research using social marketing and communication techniques for the strategic marketing group (smg).
Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, manages, and conducts research to identify and understand the needs and preferences of cms? target populations.
Plans and performs activities involved in conducting surveys of program populations.
Activities include questionnaire design, sampling, field operations, and estimation.
Revises or develops new methods as necessary to ensure optimum research results with respect to data collection functions.
Provide statistical/research information and justification on the operational aspects of specific projects.
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
12
Job family (series)
0101 social science
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen or national to apply for this position.
You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this positionEvidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible ratingThis will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
In order to qualify for the gs-11, you must meet the following: you must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the gs-09 grade level in the federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector), to include: 1) applying statistical or other social science methodologies to analyze and interpret data; 2) preparing written reports or other documents to communicate methodology and findings; and 3) developing recommendations for policy, program or operational change based on analysis.
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Substitution of education for experience: you may substitute education for specialized experience at the gs-11 level by possessing 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or ph.dOr equivalent doctoral degree or ll.m., if related to the position being filled.
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Combination of experience and education: only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the gs-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades gs-11Therefore, only education in excess of a master`s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, may be used to combine education and experience.
Transcripts are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to substitution of education for experience and combination of experience and educationPlease see `required documents` section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., peace corps, americorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education requirement: in addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
Or
Combination of education and experience that provided me with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Or
Four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that i have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Transcripts are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed abovePlease see `required documents` section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11253974
Additional information
Bargaining unit position: yes
Tour of duty: flexible
Recruitment/relocation incentive: not authorized
Financial disclosure: not required
Full-time telework program for cms employees: cms employees currently participating in 100% full-time telework program may be eligible to remain in the programIf an employee in this program is selected, the pay will be set in accordance with the locality pay for the applicable duty stationThe listed salary range reflects the locality pay assigned to the duty location(s) listed in the vacancy announcementFor more information about pay based on locality, please visit the office of personnel management (opm) salaries & wages page.
The interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap) and career transition assistance plan (ctap) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancyClick here for a detailed description of the required supporting documentsA well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the positionAdditional information about ictap and ctap eligibility is on opm`s career transition resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Reasonable accommodation requests: if you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended and americans with disabilities act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the usa hire competency based assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online applicationRequests for reasonable accommodations for the usa hire competency based assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for reasonable accommodation must be received prior to starting the usa hire competency based assessmentsDecisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basisIf you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the usa hire competency based assessmentsYou must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the url to access the usa hire competency based assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcementTo determine if you need a reasonable accommodation, please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/apply/index.php?title=reasonable_accommodations_for_usa_hire.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcementYour qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Analysis
Attention to detail
Customer service
Flexibility
Influencing/negotiating
Integrity/honesty
Interpersonal skills
Learning
Oral communication
Research
Self-management
Stress tolerance
Teamwork
Written communication
Reading
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the processIn addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessmentThe online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competenciesYou must meet or exceed the cut score to be consideredYou will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from considerationCheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
You will be placed in one of the following categories based on category rating and selection procedures if you meet all of the requirements outlined in this job opportunity announcement:
Best qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
Well qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under delegated examining authoritySelections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil serviceCurrent civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served and all other federal entitlements would remain the same.
The category rating process does not add veterans` preference points or apply the `rule of three` but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each categoryVeterans` preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the gs-09 level or higher).
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optionalYour resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for selective service if you are a male born after 12/31/59Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable) including the start and end datesFor work in the federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s)For resume and application tips visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.
Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s)We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the usajobs resume builder in the creation of resumesDetermining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the information provided in the resumeFailure to include all of the information listed below on your resume will result in a finding of ineligible.
Official position title (include series and grade if federal job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer`s name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates in the month and year format (e.gJune 2007 to april 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
2Cms required documents (e.g., sf-50, dd-214, sf-15, etc.)Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcementClick here for a detailed description of the required documentsFailure to provide the required documentation will result in an ineligible rating or non-consideration.
3College transcriptsSince this position requires specific education, you must submit a transcript attesting to your possession of the required educationYou may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades receivedAn official transcript is required if you are selected for the positionIf selected, you must provide an original document before the final job offer may be extendedIf you do not submit a transcript indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.
College transcripts and foreign education: applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the u.sMust have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the u.sFor a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, visit the national association of credential evaluation services websiteThis list, which may not be all inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement of any specific agency.
If you are applying for a position for which a state license is issued (e.g., physician, engineer, attorney) possession of a valid and current u.sProfessional license by a graduate of a foreign professional school or program is sufficient proof that the foreign education has been determined to be equivalent to the requisite u.sProfessional education in that occupational field.
4Reasonable accommodation requestsIf you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the usa hire competency based assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the reasonable accommodation request form found here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
