- Position Title
- Social Science Policy Analyst
- Agency
- Food and Nutrition Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-11741829-23-NM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 28, 2022 to Friday, December 9, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or other application materials and information provided by your references.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the degree requirements for the Social Science job series. Select the most appropriate response to indicate how you fulfill the basic education requirement outlined in the job announcement:
In addition to the basic requirements you must also meet the minimum qualifications below for the grade level(s) which you are applying.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service. Qualifying specialized experience is: Utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methods to determine the impact of policy options; Training in and/or experience using spreadsheet software (Excel) for advanced functions such as array formulae, lookup functions, or pivot tables; Preparing written documents to describe results and methodologies used; AND Designing, implementing, conducting, and critiquing research and analysis projects.
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level by the closing date of this announcement?
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level by the closing date of this announcement?
3.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Qualifying specialized experience is: Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of the impact of policy options (i.e. cost-benefit analysis, survey design and analysis, statistics, microsimulation, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or case studies; experience using statistical programs such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R); Using spreadsheet software (Excel) for advanced functions such as array formula, lookup functions, or pivot table; and/or other complex research methods; Preparing written documents that describe the methodology used and results of qualitative or quantitative analyses of policy options; AND Designing, implementing, conducting, and critiquing research and analysis projects.
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level by the closing date of this announcement?
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level by the closing date of this announcement?
4.
Do you have experience in data or policy analysis specifically related to safety net programs serving low-income families and households?
5.
Do you have experience preparing estimates of cost and participation impacts for legislative, regulatory, or other changes to program policy?
6.
Which of the following have you used to assess the impact of policy options, such as legislation, regulation, or programmatic initiatives?
7.
Please rate your familiarity with using Microsoft Excel for analyzing data.
8.
Please choose the answer that best describes your familiarity with using SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, or another statistical software package for analyzing data.
9.
Which statements describe your experience overseeing or working on analytical and/or evaluative studies to assess the effectiveness of program operations and/or policies and to identify critical or continuing program needs?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Please rate your experience with social science research methods.
11.
Please rate your experience with researching and interpreting policy documents, including regulations, statutes, and agency guidance.
12.
Select the written communication area(s) in which you have demonstrated experience.
13.
Which statement best describes your experience in preparing written materials on technical subjects?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Which statement best describes your experience briefing key decision makers or senior management at an organization regarding analytical findings and/or research results.
15.
Which statement best describes your experience answering questions and providing persuasive responses to support an analytic approach or analysis findings.
16.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.?Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.