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Position Title
Social Science Analyst
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
HHS-SAMHSA-DE-22-11401028 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Social Science Analyst, GS-101.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Qualification Requirements for Social Science Analyst, GS-101-14.
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Plans, develops and integrates the overall program of the Office including the formulation and establishment of Office policies and goals.
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4. Plans, directs, and implements contracts focusing on performance management and program evaluation.
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5. Provides technical direction for the planning, design, collection, and analysis of evaluation and performance data from mental health and substance abuse grant programs.
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6. Plans, develops and directs grant performance management and program evaluations in partnership with the other Centers.
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7. Uses analytic, technical, and management skills to make sound judgments that balance quality and cost/performance factors, with appropriate consideration of the consequences of such decisions on the analytic capability of the data.
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8. Plans and implements joint Center, Agency and Department activities affecting or directly related to data collection, analysis and related activities.
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9. Oversees the administration of contracts post award by applying project management techniques, problems-solving skills, and sound judgment
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10. Manages and provides guidance for quality management activities within the Office, Center and agency, including the data collection, analysis and reporting of quality measures for agency grant programs.
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11. Manages and provides guidance to the staff and contractors on issues affecting data quality and analysis.
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12. Attends and speaks at inter-Agency and private sector seminars and forums to promote understanding of organizational policies and goals.
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