Duties

• Assists the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to develop policies, standards, designs, action plans and data analytics on NIJ-wide governance, promoting data system integrity. Directs the design and specification of data processing and tabulation protocols, data analysis, report production, and dissemination of information from such studies.
• Develops or ensures the soundness of the general methodology used for both intramural and external research activities, including advising on the appropriateness of research design, methods of collection, data quality control, estimation procedures and analytic plans. Has responsibility for the methodological development and implements data analytics effectively into NIJ processes.
• Serves as the primary NIJ point of contact for the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data activities and manages all grant and contract data submission and archiving efforts. Oversees the management and flow of data throughout its lifecycle. Organizes, stores and analyzes strategic, operational and production data. Designs, develops and maintains data warehouses. Improves user access to data.
• Collaborates with OJP and NIJ Information Technology staff on data modernization issues and online data accessibility improvements.
• Collaborates with officials and representatives of higher departmental echelons, counterparts from other government departments or agencies, national and international organizations, and the scientific community concerning statistical programs and activities. Prepares and gives presentations concerning the use of spatial statistics in research and evaluation activities to state, local and federal governments, subject matter experts, upper levels of management, and other researchers.
• Plans and provides technical assistance in the development and utilization of complex methodologies for use during the design and operational phases of surveys and other evaluation activities, drawing upon the disciplines of survey research, traditional statistics, decision sciences, and general social science research methods. Develops or ensures the appropriateness of the general methodology used for both intramural and external research activities, including advising on the appropriateness of research design, methods of collection, data quality control, estimation procedures, and analytic plans. Has responsibility for the methodological development and statistical design of new research evaluations.
• Manages special data studies of importance that significantly impact research and evaluation in the criminal justice field, such as innovative studies that apply quantitative analysis and sophisticated statistical techniques to data collected in support of national justice policy.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 02/20/2024 .
  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
  1. Resume and/or work history profile, and
  2. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected), and
  3. Responses to the online questionnaire.
  Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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 supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/20/2024to receive consideration.
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site .
  If you are unable to apply via email, please contact Jessica Harman at
  jessica.harman@usdoj.govor 202-856-8521 for alternate application procedures.

  Agency contact information

  Jessica Harman

  Phone

  202-856-8521

  Email

  jessica.harman@usdoj.gov

  Address

  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
  DO NOT MAIL
  Washington, DC 20531
  US

  Next steps

  Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority. U. S. Citizenship required.