The Social Security Administration, Multiple Positions Available

SSA’s Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (ORES) is currently hiring for Social Science Research Analysts in the Baltimore and Washington DC areas, ranging from grades 11 (starting salary $78,592) to 14 (starting salary of $132,368).  ORES is a principal statistical unit of the federal government and is responsible for developing, conducting, and producing policy relevant research and statistical data regarding Social Security retirement and disability programs and the Supplement Security Income program.

There are two types of Social Science Research Analyst postings at various grades. Please apply for these positions via the USAJOBS website.  Below are the direct links to our Social Science Research Analyst jobs that are now open.

1. Positions focusing on:

• Analyzing survey or administrative data using statistical software;
• Analyzing the effects of policies on income, work, or economic well-being;
• Conducting quantitative or qualitative research on communities or populations served by government income or health programs;
• Producing written research products for academic or general audiences;

Social Science Research Analyst GS-11/12 (PD 09E038A & 09E0380): USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Social Science Research Analyst GS-13 (PD 09E0330): USAJOBS – Job Announcement

     2. Positions work focusing on:

• Researching how cognitive psychology concepts can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement;
• Researching how social psychology concepts can explain decision-making about employment, finances, health, or retirement;
• Researching how individuals process information or how to improve publications or other communication products to improve understanding or usability;
• Producing written research products for academic or general audiences;

Social Science Research Analyst GS-11/12 (PD 06D137A & 06D1370): USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Social Science Research Analyst GS-13 (PD 07D1050): USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Social Science Research Analyst GS-14 (PD 09E0300): USAJOBS – Job Announcement

To learn more about ORES, please visit Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (ssa.gov).