Mathematical Statistician - Direct Hire Authority

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Summary

STEM position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Three" do not apply.

Duties

This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available.Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed.Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. These will be added to the pool created by this announcement.Contributes to the sustainment of a variety of agency performance management and improvement initiatives related to the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act (GPRA) of 2010, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and agency policies.Research, plans, and implements a variety of projects and mathematical/statistical studies involving the compilation and analysis of administrative and operational data.Develops aspects of survey and sample designs by providing insight, information, and measurements.Collaborates with higher-graded analysts in the development, construction, and maintenance of large sample databases as it applies to mathematical analysis for use in management evaluation of internal operating procedures and...[Cont'd]... measures of effectiveness of program policies and procedures.Creates optimum sample designs for major current surveys and projects, making basic assumptions and developing the statistical methods aspects, such as investigation of variances, biases, sample sizes, and cost and time factors.Explores and utilizes new and complex mathematical/statistical techniques.Establishes and adapts methods and techniques for subject matter specialists.Contributes to research reports, technical papers, guidelines, and instructions to provide information and direction to all interested parties.Participates in the preparation of responses to inquiries from top-level management, Congressional committees, Office of Management and Budget, General Accounting Office, and...[Cont'd]... other pertinent organizations and agencies related to performance management.Participates in the preparation of instructions and technical guidelines for use by statisticians and others in understanding and applying recommended techniques.Collaborates with a variety of offices on the analysis, assessment, planning, and reporting of shared efforts, such as budget justification, risk management, SSA program evaluation, and other data analytics-related activities.

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, education, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. Describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your work schedule (number of hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal), and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, AND specialized experience needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for further consideration. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Mathematical Statistics Series 1529 (opm.gov) To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must have one of the following: At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-7, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes: A) research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and perform difficult, but well precedented assignments; B) learn techniques and gain knowledge through either job experience and/or extended professional training (e.g., relevant graduate study) that supplements technical understanding; C) conduct analytical investigations using scientific methodology and problem solving. A Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education. When combined, graduate education and experience totaling 100% of the above requirements. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes A) select and modify appropriate methods of operation, analyze, and interpret results, and prepare reports; B) apply modeling techniques and procedures; C) write statistical computer programs. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts are required to substantiate claimed education. When combined, graduate education and experience totaling 100% of the above requirements. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have the following: At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes A) Gathering and evaluating data and information, using artificial intelligence tools to oversee the collection, procurement, storage, management, quality, and protection of data; B) designing, using, or maintaining databases and software applications, such as artificial intelligence tools to establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies to accomplish organizational goals; and; C) preparing research reports, technical papers, guidelines, or instructions for technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, applicants must meet the following Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): A degree that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics. OR A combination of education and experience. Note: Courses must be equivalent to a major field of study and include at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 semester hours in mathematics and 6 semester hours in statistics as shown in option 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must submit transcripts to substantiate any claimed education.

Education

Providing Proof of Education To satisfy the 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. 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 school, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study.

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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. Duty Station Locations: This position may be filled in any of the OARO duty station locations listed below. This is not a fully virtual/remote position - selectee(s) will be required to reside within a two-hour maximum commuting distance from their official duty station.* Woodlawn, MD Washington, D.C. Please see here for locality pay tables and associated salaries for each duty station location. *This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency and office policy.

This is a developmental position leading to the full performance level of GS-12. Closer supervision and technical guidance and/or on-the-job training are provided. Duties are gradually broadened so the incumbent is eventually performing all of the duties of the full performance level. At the full performance level of GS-12, the incumbent participates with senior staff members in the design and execution of the strategic planning process and analysis of agency performance goals and measures. Do you have a desire to: help SSA manage its Social Security programs? analyze and solve problems? help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? work on a team to make a difference in people's lives and your own? Join SSA, one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government!