Education Research Specialist

Department of War Education Activity

Quantico (VA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 155,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Department of War Education Activity is seeking an Education Research Specialist to develop and maintain large-scale databases for DoDEA at the Quantico, VA site. The role emphasizes research and data analysis with responsibilities to support nationwide DoDEA programs.

The position is located in a DoD environment, with a salary range posted as $115,841–$154,947 per year and a deadline of 2026-11-06. Employment follows the Fed Competitive process.

Qualifications

Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions must be evaluated prior to acceptance.
Evaluation must be done by a current member of NACES or equivalent.
English translation of transcript and authentication of degree documents required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain large scale databases for DoDEA.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Education

Foreign degree evaluation procedures

Job description

Hiring Agency: Department of War Education Activity

About the Position: This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity, Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, Virtual School, Quantico, VA Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in an office setting. The desired applicant will preferably have recent experience (above school level) in research and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain large scale databases for DoDEA.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: a. The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations. b.

The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and c.

The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of War Education Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $115841 – $154947/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.