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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Interdisciplinary Supervisory Statistician/Economist

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$169K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, seeking a Supervisory Statistician/Economist. This role involves overseeing major aspects of key agency mission programs and providing guidance to various specialists, including economists and data scientists.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advises & Recommends: Provides expert recommendations to the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness, the Director of Military Compensation and Financial Readiness, Service Compensation representatives, Military Departments, Director of the Defense Human Resources Activities, and other DoD offices on allowance programs, new implementations, and adjustments, based on statistical and economic analysis. Presents recommendations orally and in writing

Policy & Regulation Oversight: Oversees policy development, recommends changes to allowance statutes, policies, and regulations, specifically DoD FMR Chapters 26, 67, and 68, ensuring compliance and providing technical advice to staff and senior officials

Data Analysis & Expertise: Analyzes statistical, mathematical, and economic data related to allowances, advising on new data sources and methodologies; serves as the DoD's senior advisor on station and housing allowance statistics and economic factors

Contract Management: Guides and monitors activities of contract support staff for annual BAH and COLA contracts; develops statements of work, ensures quality control, reviews deliverables and invoices, and manages contract budget

Liaison & Collaboration: Maintains contacts with various organizations (BLS, State Dept, etc.) to gather data, share information, and stay informed on trends in housing and cost-of-living, representing DoD on site visits and presentations

Program Oversight & Interpretation: Oversees the establishment of all allowances, interprets regulations, policies, and procedures; initiates changes to the DoD FMR; formulates survey methods; resolves problems, and trains staff

Supervisory Leadership: Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of subordinate team members; provides guidance, training, and development opportunities; evaluates performance; addresses grievances; and ensures fair and equitable personnel management practices

Qualification

Data analysis techniquesStatistical toolsPolicy developmentEconomic analysisContract managementSupervisory leadershipCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Work Schedule: Full Time

Overtime: Occasionally

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Required

Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service

Applied data analysis techniques to clean, transform, and model datasets, uncovering insights to inform decisions and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies using statistical tools and software

Interpreted and applied laws, rules, and regulations to operations, ensuring compliance through ongoing analysis of regulatory changes and requirements

Collaborated across agencies and teams to achieve shared goals by fostering relationships, coordinating efforts, and resolving conflicts constructively

Statistics 1530: Degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc

Economist 0110: Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus

Benefits

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.