Social Science Research Analyst (Data Analyst)

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst, Data Analyst (GS-0101-13) to develop and apply survey, market research, and statistical methods for studies across HHS programs, with emphasis on Medicaid and CHIP.

The role requires leading projects, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and presenting findings to inform program integrity and policy decisions.

Qualifications

• Meet basic requirement A/B/C for behavioral or social sciences with transcripts.
• Specialized experience includes leading Medicaid and CHIP healthcare research projects.
• Experience in data-driven projects with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to develop and present technical documents explaining study data and program recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, design, implementation and evaluation of Medicaid and CHIP healthcare research projects.
• Manage data-driven products collaborating with research, analysis, data analytics and ingestion teams.
• Develop and present technical documents to explain data and make recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Survey methods

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Research design

Education

Behavioral or social science degree

Transcript required

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services.

As a Social Science Research Analyst (Data Analyst), GS-0101-13, the incumbent develops and uses survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned HHS programs.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following:

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the basic AND specialized experience requirements as noted below.

Basic Requirement

You must meet one of the items listed below (A, B, or C):

• A. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position (must provide transcript); OR
• B. Possess a combination of education and experience that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field (must provide transcript); OR
• C. Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field (must be demonstrated in your resume).

AND

Specialized Experience

You must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:

1. Leading the planning, development, design, implementation and evaluation of Medicaid and CHIP healthcare research projects; e.g. providing answers to technical questions and responding to data requests and reviewing data for data quality issues);
2. Managing data-driven products in collaboration with multiple disciplines, including research, analysis, data analytics, and data ingestion; and
3. Developing and presenting technical documents to explain data from studies OR to make recommendations to stakeholders on program policies or program integrity initiatives.

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.