Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director)

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Developing multi-year strategic plans for a research or analytics program, including translating organizational goals into a prioritized research agenda and identifying future resource requirements.

Providing scientific leadership or technical oversight for multiple large-scale social science, statistical, or data analytics research projects simultaneously. Briefing senior leaders (such as GS-15, SES, or military Flag Officers) on research findings and providing data-driven policy recommendations.

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

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0101 series. Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

As a Supervisory Social Scientist (Deputy Director) at the GS-0101-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Establish and direct the overarching scientific and technical vision for the organization's research and analytics mission, guiding a portfolio with national security implications while championing a culture of scientific innovation.

Serve as the final technical authority on the scientific validity, methodological rigor, and policy relevance of all social science research, quantitative models, and statistical assessments. Represent the organization's scientific mission and research findings to top-level policy and decision-making bodies, including senior OSW leadership, the Military Services, and Congressional committees.

Direct DoD-wide survey policy and program advocacy, chairing the Inter-Service Survey Coordinating Committee (ISSCC) and serving as the senior authority on statistical standards for Department-wide personnel data collections. Exercise the full range of supervisory responsibilities for a team of senior social scientists and researchers, including planning and assigning work, developing performance standards, and managing talent.