SOCIAL SCIENCE ANALYST

US-Defense-Human-Resources-Activit; Patrick Space Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity seeks a Social Science Analyst to execute professional research across human performance, training, curriculum development, and organizational effectiveness. The role involves planning, directing studies, and delivering findings to inform program and policy decisions.

The position requires advanced mixed-methods expertise, development of competency models, and ability to translate results into actionable recommendations for leaders and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.
• Applying advanced mixed-methods research techniques and statistical methods.
• Developing and applying analytic frameworks to assess knowledge, skills and abilities gaps.
• Translating research findings into evidence-based recommendations for training or organizational improvement.
• Advising staff and leaders on application of social science theories to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Execute professional and technical work in social science research.
• Plan and direct studies supporting human performance, training, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop data collection instruments and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Communicate actionable solutions to leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Social science research

Mixed-methods research

Competency models

Front-end analyses

Advising cross-functional teams

Education

Behavioral or social science degree

Combination of education and experience

Four years of related experience

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as Social Science Analyst responsible for executing the professional and technical work of the organization. The mission of the organization involves major aspects of key research and development programs and has substantial effect on national defense issues and new technology areas. Programs generally involve substantial fiscal responsibility (e.g., management of multimillion-dollar efforts).

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Conducting complex social and behavioral science research in support of human performance, training, education, curriculum development, evaluation, organizational effectiveness, or human relations programs by planning and directing studies; identifying researchable problems; preparing research plans and technical documentation; and producing findings that inform program, policy, or operational decisions.
• Applying advanced mixed-methods research techniques, including designing valid and reliable data collection instruments, collecting and analyzing laboratory and field data, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and using descriptive, inferential, psychometric, and other advanced statistical methods to evaluate hypotheses, interpret results, and ensure methodological rigor.
• Developing, validating, or applying competency models, performance measures, forecasting models, test and measurement approaches, or other analytic frameworks to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps, support workforce or learner assessments, and improve organizational or instructional outcomes.
• Translating research and assessment findings into evidence-based recommendations for training, curriculum, evaluation, or organizational improvement by conducting front-end analyses, cognitive task analyses, learner population assessments, or related needs assessments, and communicating actionable solutions to leaders, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advised professional staff, leaders, or cross-functional teams on the application of social science, mathematical, and statistical theories and methods to solve complex problems, evaluate program effectiveness, and support mission-related research, development, or instructional systems design efforts.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts may result in you being rated ineligible for this position.