Summary
Serves as a Market Research Analyst and Strategic Advisor for the Office of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (QC/CASE), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), General Services Administration (GSA).
Location of position: This is a virtual position and duty location of this position will be determined upon selection.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
- Performs minor phases of a larger assignment pertaining to studies in marketing research, which includes data analysis, statistical modeling and query building, formatting, and programming skills to support sales and marketing efforts.
- Performs a variety of assignments in the areas of product research, market management and market research, using a knowledge of market research and marketing concepts, GSA's management processes, its organization, policies, functions and goals and those of its customers.
- Assists, higher level analysts in market research studies, performance planning efforts, market analyses, and other market research activities.
- Assists in preparation of less complex study plans or portions of plans that define moderately complex to complex study efforts.
- Performs quantitative, cost/economic analyses and operations research studies requiring the application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory and probability theory in a new or creative approach.
- Prepares recommendations in various formats to audiences in formal and informal settings.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level-Moderate Risk)
- You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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f you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
For the GS-9 salary starts at $59,966.00:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience is experience using analytical and evaluative methods to perform market research studies, performance planning efforts, market analysis, other market research activities, and present data and recommendations.
OR
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduation leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR,
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a Bachelor's degree.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7.
Additional Information
Bargaining Unit Status:
- This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
- Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
- Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
- Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is:
- Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
- Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
- Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
