USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Social Science Research Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $133K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Secret Service is seeking a Social Science Research Specialist to join their National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC). The role involves applying behavioral and social science research principles to prevent targeted violence, assess threats, and analyze criminal behavior.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing routine tasks to support research projects by applying behavioral and social science research principles to include collecting and analyzing data, interpreting data results, using thematic analysis, data entry, and executing statistical analysis on topics including prevention of targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, terrorism, and criminal behavior
Prepares comprehensive written analyses for internal and external distribution that summarize the research process, findings, and implications; that contribute to scientific and professional knowledge of targeted violence and behavioral threat assessment
Develops training material and delivers presentations to internal and external partners, which enhance and/or contribute to the scientific and professional knowledge on behavioral threat assessment and preventing targeted violence
Participates in consultation meetings with internal and external partners, which enhance and/or contribute to professional knowledge of behavioral threat assessment and preventing targeted violence
Manages administrative tasks for project and division efforts, overseeing documentation and coordination that may involve multiple phases
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position
Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment
Serve a 1-year probationary period
Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position (Transcripts required)
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 (e.g., degree plus relevant experience in the field of behavioral or social science; or related disciplines to the position outlined in the job posting). (Transcripts required)
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
GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: Performing routine tasks and assignments to support research projects to include collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and interpreting data results that develops an understanding for the prevention of targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, terrorism, and criminal behavior
GS-9: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position
GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position
GS-9: A combination of graduate education and experience
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Supporting the task of open-source analysis on specific topics associated with the prevention of targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, protective intelligence, criminal behavior, and terrorism
GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position
GS-11: 3 full years progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position
GS-11: A combination of graduate education and experience
GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing such duties as: Executing detailed analysis of defined objectives associated with targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, protective intelligence criminal behavior, and terrorism, with little oversight
GS-12: Conducting open-source analysis on specific topics or issues to identify pertinent theories or data in scientific literature, reports, news media, and other information systems on targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, and related concepts
GS-12: Utilizing conventional research techniques to evaluate, synthesize, analyze, interpret, and summarize data to communicate these methods and findings in briefings and written reports, as well as communicate these findings in support of training and consultative initiatives in the areas of targeted violence prevention and behavioral threat assessment
GS-12: Preparing incident analyses and other reports summarizing the research process, findings, and implications, which enhance and/or contribute to the scientific and professional field of targeted violence, behavioral threat assessment, protective intelligence, criminal behavior, and terrorism
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Company
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