Social Science Research Specialist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Research Specialist in the U.s. Secret Service based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR B. 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 C. 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. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS9: You qualify for the GS09 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS07 level performing duties such as: Performing routine tasks and assignments to support research projects to include collecting and analyzing data for the prevention of targeted violence behavioral threat assessment terrorism and criminal behavior. Collecting information for reports using open sources in accordance with behavioral and social science principles concepts and methods in support of research projects. Preparing written consultation summaries for distribution for senior level review. Maintaining records and documentation to provide updates to staff using automated systems. OR Education: 2 years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a masters degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position such as Criminal Justice Criminology Psychology Homeland Security. GS11: You qualify for the GS11 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 level performing duties such as: Identifying information from various open sources to inform research methodology such as behavioral case summaries associated with behavioral threat assessments protective intelligence and criminal behaviors. Collaborating with senior staff in conducting evaluation and summarization of collected data and information to support research and training in the areas of targeted violence prevention and threat assessment. Preparing written incident analysis summaries case summaries and other reports summarizing the research process findings and implications regarding targeted violence and threat assessment. Preparing training material for courses being offered to internal and external partners. Or Education: 3 years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree such as: Criminal Justice Criminology Psychology Homeland Security. GS12: You qualify for the GS12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS11 level performing duties such as: Analyzing defined research objectives associated with targeted violence threat assessment protective intelligence criminal behavior and terrorism. Conducting opensource 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 threat assessment and related concepts. Utilizing research techniques to evaluate synthesize analyze interpret and summarize data to communicate these methods and findings in support of training and consultative initiatives in the areas of targeted violence prevention and threat assessment. 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.