Research Program Specialist

Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a project manager for research-related assignments, conducting interviews and data analysis to support division activities, and assisting with drafting policies and practices related to research.

The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Washington, DC. This is not a 100% remote position.Duties Supports EAC functions by extracting, compiling, and analyzing information from a variety of sources and developing meaningful program data, information, and statistical reports in a variety of formats for presentation. | Develops project plans in accordance with agency accepted methodologies, coordinates and facilitates team activities, and ensures project tasks are accomplished as planned. | Conducts interviews to collect data and assesses the information to support the development, necessary modifications, and continued maintenance of the database. | Applies an analyst-level knowledge of analytical, statistical and evaluative methods to identify research topics, issues and solutions. | Applies statistical standards to data evaluation and analysis in order to translate information into actionable EAC business intelligence.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have one-year (52 weeks) of full-time specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in applying analytical or evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of research activities; experience validating and analyzing system data to address issues; experience using the principles, procedures, and tools of data management; experience with the Federal and State election laws and procedures.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the minimum qualification questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

Note: Duplicative competencies indicate that the competency is being assessed in two different assessments.

• Attention to Detail
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Organizational Awareness
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Research and Analysis
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Technical Competency - Project Management
• Written Communication

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and minimum qualification questionnaire, this position requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or minimum qualification questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
• Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
• Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
• Set aside at least 3 hours to take the assessment; however, most applicants complete the assessment in less time. If you need to stop the assessment and continue at a later time, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
• Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
• Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for general information, practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement. Other information

Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Washington, DC. This is not a 100% remote position.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

This position requires no overnight travel.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.This position requires no overnight travel.