Summary

About the Position:

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA)

This position is located at the Office of the Director, Strategic and Organizational Excellence, Research, Planning and Monitoring Branch in Alexandria, Virginia.

All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.

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Duties

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• Develop, review, and/or oversee plans for rigorous education research that use advanced quantitative methods to address significant questions of education science, policy, or practice in K-12 education relevant to DoDEA's mission and goals.
• Conduct rigorous K-12 education research and evaluation studies, including analyzing data arising from those activities using advanced statistical methods.
• Write products arising from rigorous, quantitative studies to convey study findings to a variety of audiences and consult with staff across DoDEA on issues related to research, evaluation, and statistics.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Basic Requirement for Education Research Analyst:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics.

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Combination of Education and Experience: At least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses in statistics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience must have demonstrated (1) a thorough knowledge of the principles underlying the work of this position, and (2) understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the methods and techniques applied in performing work in this position.

***NOTE: You must include all copies of your official transcripts, including at a minimum, bachelors, etc.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Designing, conducting, and managing qualitative and/or quantitative research studies or program evaluations within an education or closely related field, including developing methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring methodological rigor; and 2) Applying advanced statistical techniques and analytical tools to interpret data; preparing comprehensive statistical reports, summaries, visualizations, and dashboards that clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences; and 3) Developing and delivering actionable, evidence-based recommendations to improve educational programs, policies, or systems; advising senior leadership and stakeholders on program effectiveness, outcomes, and strategies for continuous improvement; and 4) Manage cross-functional projects or initiatives and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., educators, policymakers, researchers) to integrate research findings into policy development, strategic planning, and operational decision-making processes.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification and Basic Requirement.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton [redacted]
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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