About this role:
Social Science Research Analyst
The PMF Program creates a lasting bond among Fellows and Alumni. It also instills a spirit of public service, which, for Fellows who complete the program successfully, can ultimately encourage and lead to a career in government. As a PMF Finalist, you have earned your place in the program, and the opportunity to grow professionally, serve your country, and make a difference on behalf of the American people
Duties
- Develop and conduct policy and program analyses to identify and understand the needs and preferences of Medicare and Medicaid and the populations they serve.
- Research, evaluate, and interpret statute, federal regulations, draft legislation, policy statements, other program guidance, and data to prepare and analyze materials to make effective policy recommendations for program improvements.
- Apply statistical, sociological, political science, and/or other social science theories, techniques, and methodologies to interpret health plan-related information.
- Conduct studies and quantitative/qualitative analyses to analyze the impact of health care program/system/model using statistical methodologies/techniques.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
- You must meet all program, qualification and education requirements.
- You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
- You must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement before starting employment.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the Presidential Management Fellows Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Presidential Management Fellow candidates from the Class of 2024, and
2. Qualification Requirements:
In order to qualify for the GS-09, you must meet one of the following:
- Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) assisting in the preparation of quantitative or qualitative reports and documents; and 2) participating in the implementation or monitoring of program initiatives/studies. – OR –
- Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level by possessing a Master’s Degree or equivalent graduate degree or at least 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. – OR –
- Combination of Experience and Education: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-07 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-09 grade level. Therefore, only education in excess of one full year of graduate level education may be used to combine education and experience.
In order to qualify for the GS-11, you must meet one of the following:
- Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) using qualitative or quantitative methods to assess program goals and objectives, and 2) Analyzing data to include in reports or other written documents. – OR –
- Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-11 grade 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 LL.M., if related to the position to be filled. – OR –
- Combination of Experience and Education: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-09 grade level. Therefore, only education in excess of one full year of graduate level education may be used to combine education and experience.
TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application 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 on what documentation is required.
NOTE: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information cannot be obtained from your transcript we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study.
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12339331
Education
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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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.
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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.