Education Research Scientist, AD-1730-00, (TERM NTE 3 YEARS) (REMOTE ELIGIBLE)

U.S. Department of Education; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Education seeks an Education Research Scientist to spearhead impactful research and analysis initiatives. This full-time remote position requires expertise in statistical methods and the ability to convey complex findings to diverse stakeholders. Applicants must hold relevant experience in education research and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level.
• Experience leading rigorous research suitable for publication.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of education research.
• Translate findings to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
• Conduct studies using rigorous quantitative methods.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Research design

Communication

Job description

Education Research Scientist, AD-1730-00, (TERM NTE 3 YEARS) (REMOTE ELIGIBLE)

Pay 99,916.00 - 183,500.00 / year

Location Remote

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 716385500

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences (IES). IES provides scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public.




Duties





Requirements



• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be required to serve a one year trial period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen
• A background investigation and fingerprints will be required.



Qualifications




Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the Education Research Scientist, AD-1730-00, if you possess the basic education and specialized experience described below:

Specialized Experience for the Education Research Scientist, AD-1730-00:

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience leading the design and execution of rigorous research—suitable for publication in an academic journal or by a social science research firm (or equivalent)—that uses advanced quantitative statistical methods to examine questions relevant to education and the education sciences or a related field (e.g., instruction, education policy, educational outcomes of historically underserved populations, program evaluation, national or international assessment of academic proficiency, statistical methods).
2. Experience translating findings from rigorous quantitative research in education or related fields in ways that effectively communicate the resulting knowledge to a wide array of audiences, including but not limited to publication in scientific peer-reviewed journals or presentations at appropriate conferences.
3. Experience conducting scientific studies or reviews of planned or completed education research that uses rigorous quantitative methods, and its resulting products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Ability to effectively manage large-scale research, evaluation, data science, large-scale assessment, or statistics activities that require the application of knowledge of contemporary issues in education policy and practice.
2. Skill in the use of education research methods that yield internally and externally valid conclusions and statistical or psychometric methods appropriate for the analysis of longitudinal and cross-sectional data arising from complex sample surveys, large scale assessments, experiments, quasi-experiments, and administrative sources.
3. Ability to communicate scientific information in plain language, both orally and in writing, and to effectively consult, mentor, or guide the design, conduct, or use of rigorous education research or statistics.
4. Ability to effectively hold self and others accountable to statistical standards and standard operating procedures defined in law, regulation, guidance, or equivalent.

About the company

The United States Department of Education, also referred to as the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government. It began operating on May 4, 1980, having been created after the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was split into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services by the Department of Education Organization Act, which President Jimmy Carter signed into law on October 17, 1979.

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