This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Research Scientist/Analyst in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Research Scientist/Analyst in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
The incumbent serves as an Education Research Scientist/Analyst in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S Department of Education. Incumbents will engage in one or more of the following: (1) develop plans for agency support of education research, evaluation, and statistics; (2) oversee research, evaluation, and statistics activities and programs carried out or funded by the agency; (3) conduct scientific reviews of research, evaluation, and statistics plans and products; (4) analyze data and synthesize information from education research and related areas; (5) prepare written products to convey research-based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences; (6) conduct evaluations of agency activities; (7) engage in dissemination and outreach activities, such as publishing scholarly work and attending scientific conferences; (8) monitor research grants or manage the scientific peer review of research grant competitions; and (9) consult with, or advise staff. SELECTIONS MAY ONLY BE MADE AFTER 30 DAYS OF THE OPENING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
You must successfully complete a background security investigation.
Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Qualifications
EDUCATION RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ANALYST requires a doctoral degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field, and at least five years of experience pertinent to the needs of IES. Education Research Scientist requires demonstration of strong research skills and knowledge in an area of specialization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Education Research Scientist must have at least 5 years of research experience in education-related fields (e.g., cognitive, developmental, educational, or social psychology, economics, education, statistics, postsecondary education); experience publishing in scientific peer-reviewed journals and reviewing for such journals.
Education
Basic Requirements: A. Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of coursework in a field related to the work of the position to be filled (as presented in the description of duties), of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics. OR B. Combination of education and experience - (including at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, including at least one course in research methods and two courses in statistics, plus appropriate experience or additional education). The experience must have demonstrated (1) a thorough knowledge of the principles underlying the work of this series, and (2) understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the methods and techniques applied in performing work in this series.
Additional information
This position is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Eligible Federal employees who were displaced from their Federal positions may be eligible for selective placement priority over other candidates,under the ICTAP or the CTAP. Information about these programs may be found at the following links. It is critical that you read the information provided in the links below. Student Loan Default Applicants selected for positions are subject to a background check to verify that he or she has not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants found to be in default will be contacted to make arrangements for repayment prior to being made an official offer of employment.
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.
As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a productive balance between work and home, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include telework and alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the skills associated with this position.
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.
As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a productive balance between work and home, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include telework and alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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.
You will also be required to submit the additional documents, as outlined below.
(1) Resume
(2) letter of interest; and
(3) college transcript.
If you fail to submit the required documentation as specified above, you application for the position will not be considered. All documents will be retained as part of the record of this action.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Be sure to carefully read this announcement for additional information that is required and how it should be submitted. Merely submitting a resume through resume builder is not a complete application. Contact Information: Tawanna Sanders (404)682-3289 or email: Tawanna.Sanders@ed.gov.
EDUCATION-INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
400 Maryland Ave. S.W.
Attn: Human Resources Services
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, an evaluation of your qualifications will be completed. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. Interviewed candidates who are not selected will be notified of the outcome.
Predetermined cut-off dates monthly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You will also be required to submit the additional documents, as outlined below.
(1) Resume
(2) letter of interest; and
(3) college transcript.
If you fail to submit the required documentation as specified above, you application for the position will not be considered. All documents will be retained as part of the record of this action.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Be sure to carefully read this announcement for additional information that is required and how it should be submitted. Merely submitting a resume through resume builder is not a complete application. Contact Information: Tawanna Sanders (404)682-3289 or email: Tawanna.Sanders@ed.gov.
EDUCATION-INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
400 Maryland Ave. S.W.
Attn: Human Resources Services
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, an evaluation of your qualifications will be completed. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. Interviewed candidates who are not selected will be notified of the outcome.
Predetermined cut-off dates monthly.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
