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Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: OJP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.

Recruitment bonus is not authorized.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.



Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Senior Social Science Analyst, GS-0101-14


Announcement Number:
JP-14-059
Application Deadline:
04/06/2014
WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Open Date:
03/28/2014
Salary Range:
106263.0
138136.0
Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:
Annual
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Time Limit:
Permanent - No time limit
Promotion Potential:
14
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Schedule:
Full Time




Agency Marketing Statement:

  • Are you interested in working for a cutting edge agency with a mission to improve public safety, and the fair administration of justice? If so, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs, (OJP), is seeking a high performing individual to serve as a the Senior Social Science Analyst (Research Coordinator) in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Division of Research Innovation (I&R), Research Unit.

Notes:

  • All applicants (current and former status Federal employees) must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.

    All applicants must also provide a copy of their most recent performance appraisal reflecting a rating of record..

    Specialized experience is demonstrated experience recruiting for GS positions using Delegated Examining procedures and/or an agency merit promotion program; responsible for an organization's workforce plan and human capital accountability goals, or experience in using federal classification standards to classify a variety of senior level positions in the federal government.

    How to Apply: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/dojojp/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. No other form of application will be accepted.

    Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application.

    Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates group efforts in the I&R and OJJDP on juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system research; evaluations of programs or policies involving relevant juvenile justice issues; studies examining cost benefit or cost effectiveness related to juvenile justice; and other assigned projects often related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance, often multidisciplinary in nature, and may include research performed by outside consultants.

  • Serves as a consultant and expert advisor on research and evaluation projects and studies that encompass a wide range of advanced social and behavioral science topics including methods, research, study design and statistical analyses. Serves as a subject-matter expert on studies related to social science at the Federal, State, local and tribal levels.

  • Prepares organization response to research and evaluation inquiries from the U.S. Congress, the White House, Justice Department officials, private foundations, advocacy organizations, the criminal justice community, academia, the press, and general public. Typically, when the subject under consideration involves novel and/or controversial questions of a technical or policy nature, the information is communicated in a manner appropriate to the audience.

  • Leads the development of significant collaborative research and evaluation studies with national or international policy or program implications. Directs the technical and organizational components of research and evaluation programs relating to juvenile delinquency, victimization and juvenile justice systems including program development, project management, data collection, data analysis and report writing.


Contact Information:

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