Social Science Analyst Jobs

Duties

Serves as a subject matter expert in a variety of criminal and juvenile justice topics, as well as in analytical research, evaluation, program development, and other professional tasks in furtherance of the Crime Prevention and Youth Justice program.

Serves as an expert advisor and technical authority on complex and precedent-setting policy and program issues, develops policies, strategies, requirements, and plans for social science research programs/projects.

Performs professional and scientific work advising Office of Justice Programs/National Institute of Justice program staff on, and guiding research projects in, one or more specialized social science areas, such as criminology, sociology, or psychology.

Manages the scientific review of research grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, and as applicable, negotiates the research design and technical aspects of final awards.

Researches and reviews current developments in the appropriate social science disciplines to ensure that criminal and juvenile justice research program planning, implementation, and review are well-grounded in current scientific knowledge and methods.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Submit your most recent Performance Appraisal (dated within the last 18 months) or a statement explaining why you are unable to submit your appraisal. If not provided at time of application, it will be required at time of interview.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Selective Service
• Transcripts, if applicable (you may submit unofficial transcripts, official transcripts will be required upon selection - please highlight applicable courses required for this position),
• Privacy Act
• Responses to the online questions,
• Signature and false statements
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• Performance Appraisal (for current federal employees) Note: if not provided, may be required at time of interview.
• Social security number request
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below),
• Submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1".
• Follow the prompts to select your r?sum? and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current and former federal employees; see below for more information), and
• New employee probationary period
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 08/22/2023 .
  
  Required Documents

  • Resume,

  • Responses to the online questions,

  • Transcripts, if applicable (you may submit unofficial transcripts, official transcripts will be required upon selection - please highlight applicable courses required for this position),

  • Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below),

  • SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current and former federal employees; see below for more information), and

  • Performance Appraisal (for current federal employees) Note: if not provided, may be required at time of interview.

  Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  
  Veterans Preference In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
  
  If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Pt Veteran Preference, and the other required documentation listed on the reverse of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
  
  Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans' preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
  
  Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
  To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP / Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
  If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.
  
  Non-competitive Eligibility
  You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; veterans w/ service-connected disabilities of 30% or more; returning volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, etc. Appropriate documentation to support your claim must be included in your application, along with the type of special appointment you are seeking. Current/Former Federal Employees
  If you are a current Federal employee in a permanent, competitive service position, you must submit document to confirm your status. Failure to submit an appropriate SF-50 will automatically disqualify you from consideration.

  • Submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
  • Submit your most recent Performance Appraisal (dated within the last 18 months) or a statement explaining why you are unable to submit your appraisal. If not provided at time of application, it will be required at time of interview.

  If you are a former Federal employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior federal permanent competitive service, you must submit documents to confirm your eligibility.

  • Submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1".

  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.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department 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.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Resume,

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/22/2023to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

  • Follow the prompts to select your r?sum? and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site .
  
  If you are unable to apply via email, please contact Jessica Harman at
  [email protected] 202-307-1593 for alternate application procedures.

  Agency contact information

  Jessica Harman

  Phone

  202-307-1593

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
  DO NOT MAIL
  Washington, DC 20531
  US

  Next steps

  Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.

• Financial suitability

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applicants will be considered under Delegated Examining and/or Merit Promotion procedures based upon eligibility.