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Summary Conducts in-depth public policy analysis and manages projects and studies in support of major policy proposals and options in the Office of Research, Demonstration, and Employment Support. Responsibilities Provides in-depth analysis on policy issues and produces concise policy papers to customers that include Agency executives, the Social Security Advisory Board and external policymakers. (CONT) Prepares position papers and reports and presents analyses of issues for higher-level officials. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of complex and sensitive policy issues and problems in a timely manner. Solicits input from other internal components and external experts when necessary. (CONT) Presents information and findings in analytical papers or provides input into reports and papers. Plans and designs visual and oral presentations, including speeches, talking points, handouts, charts, transparencies and electronic media for a variety of audiences. Synthesizes complex and detailed research findings and other background information on policy issues and evaluates the overall impact of such issues on the immediate, foreseeable and long-range interest of the Agency. Develops and uses complex simulation modeling, data sets, and statistical programming skills to produce original policy analysis and quantitative results. Plans or assists in planning and coordinating special projects and policy initiatives and provides advice and assistance to senior analysts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. To qualify for Social Science Research Analyst positions, applicants must possess one of the following: A degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; OR A 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate education; OR 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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Social Science Research Analyst Qualification Standards In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants must also have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the Federal GS-12 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include all of the following: Experience with federal or state disability programs; Independently researching and analyzing complex policy issues; Using statistical programming to develop datafiles for research and analysis; and Preparing technical and research documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Education Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position. Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. You may attend the Social Security Administration's Open House via MS Teams on June 26, 2024 at 11:00AM CST/12:00PM EST until 12:00PM CST/1:00PM EST at the following link: https://msteams.link/ELWW MS Teams may be downloaded at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app