Summary

About the Position:

This position is assigned to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DASD (MC&FP), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)).

This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy.

Duties

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• Provide technical leadership for assigned MCFP program evaluation and research activities, ensuring efforts are aligned with organizational priorities and produce evidence to inform policy, program oversight, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and manage research and program evaluation projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and research partners to address emerging issues, evaluate program effectiveness, and support organizational priorities.
• Provide expert advice to program managers and leadership on research design, program evaluation, and the application of research findings to improve policies, programs, and services supporting Service members and their families.
• Analyze research findings, demographic data, and emerging social and military trends to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations, executive briefings, issue papers, and other decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Provide oversight of assigned research and program evaluation activities to ensure methodological rigor, policy relevance, and the timely delivery of high-quality research products.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance research priorities, strengthen program evaluation efforts, and communicate research findings to leadership and other key audiences.

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 probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes leading military family research and program evaluation activities to assess program effectiveness and inform policy and strategic decision-making, including providing expert advice to senior leaders, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on research and evaluation initiatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

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 requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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. I've added the blurb to the announcement templates and attached the information sheet link
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• You may claim Military Spouse preference.
• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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.

Benefits

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