Recent Graduate Program - Social Science Research Analyst

**This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

At CMS, we believe that at the core of our organization are the employees that carry out the Agency’s vision of advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes.

What's the Recent Graduates Program?

The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship.

This one-year paid program is designed to provide an opportunity to those individuals who lack experience to participate in Federal government jobs, enabling them to develop on the job as they establish their career.

A huge perk of this program is that upon successful completion of the one-year program, you are eligible for conversion to a position with a GS-12 full-performance level.

About the role:

Social Science Research Analysts (SSRAs) perform qualitative and quantitative analysis in social science areas. At CMS, SSRA's focus on human and health research.

Salary:

$40,082 - $63,734 per year. This is the BASE salary for the position.

What you'll do:

• Interpret data including routine data tabulations and graphs; identify factors such as data limitations, biases, sampling errors, and inconsistencies.
• Prepare and coordinate a variety of written products, including position papers and briefing materials for senior officials to use as background information on program policy-related activities.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods when participating in the review and assessment of management program operations, policies, and projects determined to be high-priority.
• Utilize appropriate market research and qualitative or statistical techniques to identify ways to improve communication, outreach, and education to these program populations.
• Conduct portions of program studies and projects related to the mission of the organizational unit and agency.

To be eligible as a Recent Graduate:

• Individuals who within the previous 2 years, completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Therefore, you must have completed your educational program no earlier than May 1, 2021. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation, begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification). Therefore, veterans must have completed your educational program no earlier than May 1, 2017.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2023

You MUST apply through USAJOBS by 05/01/2023 to be considered.

Come see why over 6,000 employees say CMS is their employer of choice! In addition to dynamic and exciting opportunities, CMS offers generous compensation and benefits programs, an outstanding work-life balance, and most important, the opportunity to give back to your community, state and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.