Interdisciplinary
Defense Human Resources Activity · Department of Defense
This job in plain English
This is a full-time research job at the Defense Human Resources Activity in Alexandria, Virginia. The analyst will run research and surveys on personnel topics for the Department of War community, working as a social scientist, statistician, or psychologist. The job is filled under Direct Hire Authority, is telework eligible, and may close early after 60 applications.
It may close early. This job will close when 60 applications are received, which may be sooner than the closing date.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and those who owe allegiance to the United States. Military spouses may also apply if their active duty spouse qualifies, or if their spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
What you would do
- Lead research projects from design through data collection and final reporting
- Apply advanced social science and statistical methods to study results
- Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, and team milestones
- Write survey specifications, methodology reports, and research reports for senior leaders
- Serve as main contact for stakeholders and explain their research needs
Do you qualify for GS-14?
With experience: You need one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade in federal service. Specialized experience means work that trained you for the core duties of this job. Examples include designing and overseeing large probability-based surveys, presenting complex findings to senior leaders, and managing projects.
With education: For the Social Science 0101 series, a degree in behavioral or social science or a related field works, as does an equivalent combination of education and experience. For the Psychology 0180 series, a major or equivalent in psychology is required, except clinical or counseling psychology. For the Statistics 1530 series, you need 15 semester hours in statistics, 9 more semester hours in a listed field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. The job also requires 9 semester hours of graduate-level statistics. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume as a PDF, two pages maximum, showing work schedule, hours per week, dates, and duties
- Transcripts, which are required; unofficial copies are accepted to apply
- Most recent SF-50 if you are or were a federal employee
- DD-214, SF-15, and VA letter if you claim veterans' preference
- Military spouse eligibility documents if you claim that status
- Answers to the online questionnaire
How you will be rated: This job does not use traditional rating and ranking. Your application is first checked for minimum qualifications, then your experience is reviewed against key competencies. Applications are removed if the resume is over two pages or does not meet margin or font rules, or if required documents are missing.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, in PDF format, with at least 0.5-inch margins and 10-point font
- Show work schedule, hours per week, and dates for each job on your resume
- Upload transcripts, because applications without them are rated ineligible
- Apply early because the job may close after 60 applications
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time with a flexible tour of duty. Overtime occasionally. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Must be suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
- May have to complete a probationary period
- Financial disclosure report required
- Secret security clearance
- Overtime may be needed occasionally
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $143,913 – $187,093 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-14 · General Schedule
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Psychology (0180), Social Science (0101), Statistics (1530)
- Announcement
- DHRADPAC-27-13105173-DH
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