Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director)

US-Defense-Human-Resources-Activit; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity is seeking a Deputy Director for the Defense Personnel Analytics Center to lead and supervise analytics that inform military workforce policy and strategy. The incumbent will oversee research projects, coordinate with Services, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, scientific leadership, and the ability to brief GS-15/SES-level leaders on findings.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14.
• Developing multi-year strategic plans for a research/analytics program.
• Providing scientific leadership or technical oversight for large-scale analytics projects.
• Briefing senior leaders on research findings and policy recommendations.
• Transcript requirement and education/experience equivalence rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct analytic support to the military Services and OSW to assess how policy or environmental changes affect workforce performance and composition.
• Oversee the Defense Personnel Analytics Center as Deputy Director and ensure research quality and impact.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Policy analysis

Education

Degree in behavioral or social science

Combination of education and experience

Four years of related experience

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Director of the Defense Personnel Analytics Center, which provides direct analytic support to the military Services and OSW, conducting comprehensive analysis on how policy or environmental changes affect the performance or composition of the workforce. You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Developing multi-year strategic plans for a research or analytics program, including translating organizational goals into a prioritized research agenda and identifying future resource requirements.
• Providing scientific leadership or technical oversight for multiple large-scale social science, statistical, or data analytics research projects simultaneously.
• Briefing senior leaders (such as GS-15, SES, or military Flag Officers) on research findings and providing data-driven policy recommendations.

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 will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.