Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director)

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of the Defense Personnel Analytics Center, which provides direct analytic support to the military Services and OSW by conducting comprehensive analyses of how policy or environmental changes affect the performance or composition of the workforce. The role establishes and directs the scientific and technical vision for the organization’s research and analytics mission, provides final technical authority over research quality and policy relevance, represents the organization’s work to senior policy and decision-making bodies, and directs DoD-wide survey policy and program advocacy. The incumbent also supervises senior social scientists and researchers.

The position is GS-0101-15. It is full-time, has a flexible tour of duty, and is telework eligible. Overtime may occasionally be required. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Recruitment incentives are not authorized, and financial disclosure is not required.

Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement and the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series. Education substitution is not permitted in lieu of specialized experience at this grade level. Transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims must be submitted by the announcement closing date.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service, including developing multi-year strategic plans for a research or analytics program; providing scientific leadership or technical oversight for multiple large-scale social science, statistical, or data analytics research projects simultaneously; and briefing senior leaders on research findings and providing data-driven policy recommendations.
• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series through a degree in behavioral or social science or an appropriate related discipline; a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in the field; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Submit transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims; failure to provide transcripts will result in an ineligible rating.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the overarching scientific and technical vision for the organization’s research and analytics mission.
• Guide a research and analytics portfolio with national security implications and champion a culture of scientific innovation.
• Serve as the final technical authority on the scientific validity, methodological rigor, and policy relevance of social science research, quantitative models, and statistical assessments.
• Represent the organization’s scientific mission and research findings to senior OSW leadership, the Military Services, and Congressional committees.
• Direct DoD-wide survey policy and program advocacy.
• Chair the Inter-Service Survey Coordinating Committee (ISSCC) and serve as the senior authority on statistical standards for Department-wide personnel data collections.
• Supervise senior social scientists and researchers, including planning and assigning work, developing performance standards, and managing talent.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior