Supervisory Social Science Analyst

This position is located in the Office of Evaluations and Inspections (OEI)/Headquarters or Regional Offices. Duties are at the GS-14 level and include but are not limited to the following;

• Overseeing large-scale evaluations that promote quality safety and value of Departmental programs and the people they serve and that aim to detect prevent and respond to fraud waste and abuse.
• Managing and responding to multiple ongoing assignments which are successfully completed in a timely manner and result in high-quality products with a high potential for impact.
• Leading a team to work effectively and efficiently in conducting evaluations.
• Guiding staff to represent the most salient findings supported by the strongest evidence in evaluation reports.
• Coaching mentoring and motivating staff to achieve desired results for completion of assignments.
• Ensuring the appropriate balance of project ownership between team leaders and program analysts.
• Providing constructive feedback that promotes staff skill development addresses performance issues and appropriately recognizes achievements while demonstrating diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
• Interpreting and applying laws regulations and policies/procedures in evaluating Departmental program areas such as Medicare Medicaid public health (e.g. community health centers) and human services (e.g. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Foster Care) for policymakers.
• Providing guidance to staff on the evaluation process and directing the development of new project ideas comprehensive designs discussion guides and data collection instruments for use in completing evaluation projects.
• Planning conducting and managing complex comprehensive program evaluations and analyses in adherence to the CIGIE Standards and using a broad range of evaluation methodologies.

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements including education and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package. A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted.

Basic Requirements:

• Applicants must have completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree in a behavioral or social science; or related discipline appropriate to this position (must submit copy of unofficial transcripts) OR;
• Must have 4 years of appropriate experience that demonstrates you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR;
• Must have a combination of the education and experience described above (must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts)