Social Science Research Analyst

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS). As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, the incumbent develops and uses survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned HHS programs.

Developing and conducting program and policy analyses to identify and understand the needs and preferences of HHS health and human services programs and the populations they serve.

Developing and conducting program and policy analyses to identify and understand the needs and preferences of HHS health and human services programs and the populations they serve.

Activities include questionnaire design, sampling, field operations, and estimation.

Designing, analyzing, implementing, and interpreting studies regarding the influence of communications about disease and therapy.

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. or 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. or 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. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13079182