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Social Science Research Analyst

Department Of Health And Human Services
Atlanta, GA Other
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, you will perform program and policy analyses of services provided by HHS programs. You will develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned HHS programs. EDUCATION: Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements:

(1) Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR

(2) 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

(3) 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.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081464 RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: 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: 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) Lead research or data projects focused on Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or similar program;
(2) Apply qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze healthcare data for policy development, program evaluation, or compliance monitoring; AND
(3) Create technical reports or data summaries to inform stakeholders on program policies.

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. SALARY: 108173 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other

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