Research Manager
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Location
Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified leader to fill a Research Manager position in our Research & Insights Solution Center (RISC) located in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigation security clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
- May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period
Qualifications
You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least 5 years of professional experience in planning, writing, editing, and coordinating major qualitative and quantitative research reports or analysis under defined quality standards.
- Advanced academic degree or advanced studies in economics, public policy, business administration, communications, data analysis, journalism or another related discipline
- Previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of postal economics, policy, operations, and business issues as well as general research techniques
- Knowledge of CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection & Evaluation
- Relevant professional certification(s)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team that developed research reports or conducted and reported results of quantitative and qualitative research, including analysis of regulatory, public policy, business or economic issues at both a conceptual and detailed level.
- Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative skills for the purpose of determining systemic or procedural problems and developing findings and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate the results of research findings, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a manager/supervisor establishing work plans and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.
You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.
Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.
Education
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options.
For more information about these programs visit www.opm.gov/insure.
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
For further information, please refer to our website at:
https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Date Posted
09/30/2024
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