Social Scientist Research Analyst

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist Research Analyst in the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS11 you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 grade level in the Federal government obtained in either the private or public sector) to include: Assisted in reviewing health services data to recommend improvements to patient care delivery or payment policies Assisted in utilizing statistical techniques to analyze the health care program service AND Preparing or presenting research summaries or issue papers for review. . OR Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS11 level by possessing a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. if related to the position being filled. OR Combination of Experience and Education: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS11. Therefore only education in excess of a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree may be used to combine education and experience. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to substitution of education for experience and combination of experience and education. Please see Required Documents section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. In order to qualify for the GS12 you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level in the Federal government obtained in either the private or public sector to include: 1. Review health services data to recommend improvements to patient care delivery or payment policies 2. Utilize statistical techniques to analyze the health care program service AND 3. Attend briefings conferences or other meetings to provide input on issues and projects. Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS12 grade level. 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.

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.