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The Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Social Science Analyst (Methodologist); responsible for providing consultative services to engagement teams and assisting in the selection and implementation of appropriate methodologies for engagements in accordance with GAO and professional standards. Duties involve, but are not limited to, the following:
You must meet the individual occupational requirements for this series. Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.
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.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
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If you meet the qualification requirements stated, you will be further rated based on your responses to the assessment questions and placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service- connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
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Benefits
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications, or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may be filled in any of the locations listed. Pay will be set consistent with the salary range for the location the position is filled in. DC - $111,119 - $155,880 Atlanta - $103,281 - $145,138 Seattle - $111,561 - $156,502
Full Time
$67k-89k (estimate)
05/19/2023
07/20/2024
gao.gov
SEATTLE, WA
15,000 - 50,000
1921
Government
TIM SEHLINDER
$10M - $50M
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