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Applied Social Scientist - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Department of Defense
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
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NSA has numerous excellent opportunities for Applied Social Scientists. NSAs Applied Social Scientists oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development and retention. They also use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness, develop solutions, and provide data informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business.
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NSA has numerous excellent opportunities for Applied Social Scientists. NSAs Applied Social Scientists oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development and retention. They also use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness, develop solutions, and provide data informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business.
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many vacancies in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $85,447 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade
GG 11 - 14
Promotion potential None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
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Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 1261076 Control number 879339400
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As an Applied Social Scientist, you will work with other industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists, strategic consultants, data scientists, and human capital professionals to oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development, and retention. Applied Social Scientists use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness. They develop solutions and provide data-informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business. Applied Social Scientists work across the NSA performing one or more of the following functions: pre-employment assessment and selection, development assessment, statistical and qualitative analysis of work, program evaluation, surveys and organizational effectiveness consultation
The agency is currently hiring Applied Social Scientists to specialize in:
o Occupational Analysis
o Personnel Assessment and Selection
o Program Design and Evaluation
Applicants selected for interviews will be requested to provide a 30-minute Job Talk, presented by the candidate, followed by panel questions from agency I/O Psychologists related to the work presented. Job Talks should highlight technical expertise and include a research or applied project (or a dissertation) relevant to Human Capital, Talent Learning or Development area.
NOTE The following two narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your qualifications and commitment as an applied social scientist. The hiring manager will review your responses to determine if you are a viable candidate. Please attach in a word document or PDF a response of 200 words or less to each question prior to applying for this position. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach it in application).
Explain statistical methods you have applied previously to IO Psychology projects, preferably in the Human Capital data environment.
Describe your experience presenting technical information to non-technical organizational leadership.
In positions across the Agency, Applied Social Scientists:
o Collaborate with team members across the organization and develop strategic partnerships throughout the Agency to help achieve organizational goals
o Contribute to the conceptualization, design, analysis, and presentation of applied research (applying appropriate quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data collection strategies, data analysis methods) to inform technical and leadership decisions
o Keep abreast of industry and academic best practices, as well as new research in I/O, talent management, learning, and development and related fields;
o Provide organizational leadership with research-based recommendations, and input on organizational strategy;
o Synthesize complex findings and detailed research into executive summaries and presentations intended for managerial decisions and/or publication
o Create dynamic, user-friendly visualizations of data;
o Provide high quality customer service to clients through superior technical work, consultative skills, and communication
o Lead Human Capital projects through effective project management, external contract support or oversight, milestone tracking and deliverable validation;
o Leverage relevant tools such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, statistical software (e.g., R), and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau)
o Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
o Perform workforce analyses that describe current states, predict future trends, and/or inform business decisions
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FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Masters degree plus 1 year of experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
SENIOR
Entry is with a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Education
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Organizational Development, I-O Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Applied Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or a related degree.
Preferred majors:
o Industrial and Organizational Psychology
o Applied Psychology
o Cognitive Psychology
o Social Psychology
o Educational Measurement
o Educational Psychology Relevant experience must include one year of performing social science research and analysis in an experimental or applied setting.
Relevant experience may also include application of social science research for example, development and validation of assessment or selection tools; development and administration of surveys; providing consultation on organizational effectiveness; conducting occupational analysis; designing or evaluating programs; reporting and interpreting data; coaching, consulting, training, or managing in organizational and workforce development; organizational behavior; human resources; designing workforce development solutions; or human factors engineering.
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Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $85,447 - $187,093 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectees needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
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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.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
These positions require a balance of research, consulting, and thought leadership in supporting NSAs talent management strategy. The ideal candidate will possess experience in personnel selection and assessment, job analysis, organizational effectiveness, or training/program evaluation. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional skills in the areas of consulting, problem solving, data analysis, report writing, and client/project management skills. Attention to detail, self-motivation, flexibility, and resilience are critical and data visualization skills are a plus.
CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED CATEGORIES FOR APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENTISTS:
PERSONNEL ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION Applied Social Scientists focusing on pre-employment assessment and selection use their skills in psychometrics, assessments, and employee selection to develop assessment solutions supporting hiring at NSA. Specific activities may include:
o Lead and conduct projects developing, validating, revising, and implementing pre-employment assessments (e.g., CAT assessments, structured interviews, cognitive and non-cognitive assessments, and knowledge tests, work samples, and simulations);
o Contribute to the design and execution of job analysis studies;
o Manage data sets and perform statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, IRT, Classical Test Theory, latent variable modeling, scaling, equating)
o Write detailed technical reports supporting the use and interpretation of pre-employment test scores o Develop innovative assessment implementation strategies to meet the needs of hiring partners
OCCUPATIONAL ANAYSIS Applied Social Scientists focusing on the analysis of work use their skills to gather data and develop solutions supporting the Agencys occupational structure and thus providing the foundation for many talent management efforts. Specific activities may include: o Lead the design and execution of large- and small-scale job analysis studies o Develop and maintain libraries of task, knowledge, and skill statements, o Develop and maintain libraries of competencies and associated behavioral indicators o Lead the design and execution of competency modeling, assessment, and gap analysis efforts that inform employee development efforts and strategic workforce planning o Manage data sets and perform statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, interrater reliability, latent variable modeling, cluster analysis) o Write detailed technical reports describing the methods and results from the job analysis or competency modeling process o Develop innovative solutions to disseminate job analysis and competency results to stakeholders
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
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The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261076
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Agency contact information
NSA POC
Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
Next steps
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261076
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
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NSA POC
Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
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Summary
NSA has numerous excellent opportunities for Applied Social Scientists. NSAs Applied Social Scientists oversee and develop initiatives focusing on talent acquisition, development and retention. They also use social science research methods to explore and address issues around organizational and program effectiveness, develop solutions, and provide data informed recommendations to enhance the way NSA does business.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $85,447 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade
GG 11 - 14
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 1261076 Control number 879339400
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