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This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates selected for this position will serve as an Associate Research Scientist/Analyst in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
Learn more about this agency02/13/2020 to 12/31/2020
$72,000 - $101,000 per year
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Term - Term appointment for 3 years with possible 3 year extension
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IES-2020-0013
559817400
The incumbent serves as an Associate 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 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.
ASSOCIATE EDUCATION RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ANALYST requires a master's degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate field pertinent to the needs of IES (e.g., cognitive, developmental, educational, or social psychology; economics; education; public policy; statistics). Associate Research Scientist must have experience conducting research in education-related fields or topics (e.g., reading, teacher professional development, psychology, postsecondary education); and demonstration of research skills and knowledge.
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.
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.
CTAP: http://www.ed.gov/about/jobs/open/edhires/ctap.html
ICTAP: http://www.ed.gov/about/jobs/open/edhires/ictap.html
**THE SELECTION CERTIFICATES MAY BE SHARED AMONG PROGRAM OFFICES ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/559817400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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