Job Description
This position is located at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in Washington, D.C. NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the state and local levels. The incumbent develops, implements, analyzes, and disseminates a range of extramural and intramural social science research and evaluation projects.
Duties Serves as a Social Science Research Analyst in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Research, Evaluation, Forensics & Technology (OREFT), Office of Criminal Justice Systems (OCJS).
Provides scientific oversight of a research and evaluation portfolio in NIJ's Office of Criminal Justice Systems (OCJS) including a variety of program grants, research-based grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
Serves as a subject matter expert for a significant segment of a social science or program area with a focus on corrections, policing, courts, and/or the criminal justice system, and related content areas.
Performs analytical research, evaluation, program development, and other tasks in furtherance of portfolios on the criminal justice system.
Develops, implements, analyzes, and disseminates a range of extramural and intramural social science research and evaluation projects that employ different research methods.
Salary $117,962 - $153,354/year
Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required.
Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit
Pre-employment drug testing required.
1-year probationary period may be required.
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
Qualifications Selective Placement/Screen Out Factor: Previous of current experience conducting or overseeing research in corrections, policing, courts, and/or the criminal justice system, and related content areas.
Basic Entry Requirements: Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- OR- Combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
- OR- Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates the acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include:
Applying advanced social and behavioral science methods, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and analytical techniques, in order to perform a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tasks for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness in the major focus area of the criminal justice system.
Conducting or assisting in specialized studies or evaluations of programs related to the criminal justice system, or other related areas of practice.
Serving as an expert in one or more justice system areas: corrections, policing, courts, and/or the criminal justice system, and related content areas.
Providing advice to Federal staff, practitioners, and researchers on the applications and legal implications of social and behavioral science to criminal justice systems, or related areas of practice.
Technical Qualifications: Ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate social or behavioral science studies.
Knowledge of a social or behavioral science field as applied to crime and justice issues.
Application of research principles, methods, and processes for systematic and objective inquiry.
Competence to analyze, understand, and advise others on technical and program management matters.
Education This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.
Other Information This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
Required Documents REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 12/23/2024.
Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification).
Transcripts (if qualifying based on education; you may submit unofficial transcripts, official transcripts will be required upon selection - please highlight applicable courses required for this position).
Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below).
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current and former federal employees; see below for more information).
Performance Appraisal (for current federal employees) Note: if not provided, may be required at time of interview.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/23/2024 to receive consideration.
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