Duties

As one of the 13 principal federal statistical agencies, NCSES follows guiding principles and practices that ensure it provides accurate, timely, relevant, and objective information for public and policy use.

As a Survey Methodologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Plans, develops, and executes ongoing survey projects, as well as introducing and managing new survey developments and initiatives, redesign activities and methodological research.
• Manages all aspects of project development including operational and technical aspects of the project (e.g. coordination of data collection), as well as improvement projects for assigned survey(s) such as innovative methods for improving response rates and technical improvements in survey design.
• Using statistical survey methodology skills, identifies appropriate techniques for addressing problems or issues to solve difficult and/or unique problems for delivery of products on schedule and within budget.
• Manages survey or project after contract award, including oversight of the project team and coordination of project tasks in order to assure that project objectives are met, and quality standards are maintained within the project schedule and budget.
• Evaluates project proposals and drafts contract and grant award recommendations related to assigned survey or technical improvement projects.
• Designs and drafts clearance packages in assigned area of responsibility, monitors their processing, and introduces innovations in response to complexities of Federal regulations and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) questions.
• Writes, designs, and develops Information Products and contributes to overview reports such as Science and Engineering Indicators, where appropriate for dissemination of the survey data.
• Ensures timely dissemination of survey data in a customer friendly format.
• Designs and prepares responses to requests for information and special analyses related to major project area; has authoritative knowledge of statistical and economic or social science principles in assigned subject area.
• Maintains authoritative scientific knowledge of state-of-the-art survey, statistical, and economic or social science methods relevant to assigned program areas through reading, meetings with Federal and nonfederal researchers and analysts, or participation in professional Survey Statistician meetings.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice and may also submit a cover letter.
  
  Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:

  • You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you should submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
  • Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your "member copy 4 version" DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the VA letter or other documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
  • Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
  • All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.

  • Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
  • If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.
  • As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH OR ANY OTHER PERSONAL IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

  Agency contact information

  Staffing and Classification Branch

  Email

  erecruit@nsf.gov

  Address

  NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STATS
  2415 Eisenhower Ave
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  US

  Next steps

  You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
  
  Applicants should click 'Track this Application' in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Any U.S. Citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employee. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill position(s). The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.