Total 122 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia

The ideal applicant will have experience conducting research on Congress and American national government including on one or more of the issues listed above, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential.  Candidates with strong data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Research Assistant will support CRS analysts in their objective, nonpartisan public policy analysis for and consultation with congressional clients. 

The duties of the Research Assistant include:

• Supporting the work of analysts preparing analytical and descriptive written products that inform congressional understanding of public policy issues and consideration of policy proposals.
• Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components.
• Performing literature searches and reviews, and evaluating publications and analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Recommending documents for use by analysts and preparing abstracts of descriptive and analytical underlying materials.
• Locating, extracting, collecting, and/or compiling quantitative data and other information; interpreting and evaluating data for accuracy, relevance, authoritativeness, and usefulness; identifying and resolving problems with data; and formatting data to meet targeted, well-defined research needs.
• Creating and populating databases and spreadsheets, reformatting and standardizing data from different sources, and performing data input, calculations, and analysis. Informing colleagues on the content, nature, and use of data resources.
• Formatting a range of tables, graphs, images, and other components of CRS products, reviewing and verifying this content for accuracy and completeness. Recommending quality control procedures and making suggestions to improve and enhance these components.
• Conducting research and preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS’s information and analytic capabilities, record questions, and otherwise assist analysts.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The position description number for this position is 460699.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Starting at $68,405 Per Year (GS 09)

Mathematics Functional Skills Tutor

Hull

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £30,411 FTE (Actual Salary £24,657.57)

Annual Leave: 234.5 hours per annum (including bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)

Are you passionate about empowering learners to achieve their full potential? Do you thrive on delivering innovative and engaging teaching? If so, join our dedicated team at Hull College as a Mathematics Functional Skills Tutor and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our learners!

Why Hull College?

At Hull College, we’re more than just education providers—we’re career creators. As one of the largest vocational institutes in the region, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality education and training for school leavers, adults, and apprentices. Whether it’s opening doors to employment, higher education, or university, we are committed to transforming lives through education.

As an employer, we extend this commitment to our staff by fostering a supportive, empowering environment where you can truly make a difference. Join us and help us inspire better futures for the people of Hull.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As our Functional Skills Tutor, you’ll work with apprentices across Functional Skills Maths and ICT** (and occasionally English) at Levels 1 and 2. You’ll not only deliver tailored learning experiences but also take on aspects of curriculum leadership to ensure the highest standards of education and training.

Key responsibilities include:


Delivering engaging and dynamic lessons that stretch and challenge learners of all abilities.
Planning, preparing, and updating teaching materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans, and online content using Canvas.
Providing one-on-one and group support to learners, adapting teaching methods to individual needs.
Designing interactive sessions that inspire and motivate learners to excel.
Embedding literacy and numeracy skills into wider curriculum areas.
Collaborating with curriculum leads to develop a high-quality Functional Skills program.
Supporting learners with additional needs, removing barriers to achievement in line with Education and Health Care Plans.
Organizing Functional Skills exams and assessments.
Monitoring and providing constructive feedback to learners, driving progress and achievement.
Contributing to curriculum design and quality assurance processes.
Keeping up-to-date with developments in your subject area through continuous professional development.


What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a dedicated professional who is passionate about teaching and can bring creativity and innovation to the classroom. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:


Level 3/4 subject-specific qualification (Maths or related field).
Level 3 Award in Education and Training or Cert Ed, or PGCE (or the willingness to achieve this within two years).
Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English.
Experience in academic settings and supporting learners to achieve their goals.
Strong knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum.


Why Join Us?

By joining Hull College, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that values education, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll also benefit from:


A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives every day.


Ready to Inspire?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to become our next Mathematics Functional Skills Tutor.

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

As an Assistant Unit Leader of the Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, some of your specific duties will include:

• Plan, conduct, and direct research related to wildlife species and communities in wetland ecosystems, with application to contemporary science, policy and management needs.
• Conduct research that is cooperator driven and provide scientific basis for management and policy decisions.
• Serve as subject matter expert in fish and wildlife ecology, providing leadership and guidance to government and private agencies and university representatives through participation in meetings, conferences, and work groups.
• Disseminate research results via final reports, peer-reviewed print scientific journals, online scientific journals, books, book chapters or other outlets. Make presentations on findings to scientific and conservation organizations.
• Serve as graduate faculty member, contributing to both the research, graduate student mentorship, and teaching mission of the university.
• Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12-13)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major Duties:

• Creates and maintains unique databases to support research on Veterans health issues and promoting their use in collaboration with other interested researchers.
• Develops policies, procedures, and criteria for the administration of the VA's epidemiological research and surveillance program.
• Serves as senior advisor on research program development.
• Develops statements of goals, policies, priorities, and plans for the full range of research concerns for the program.
• Reviews project reports to assess investigators' compliance with research program guidelines.
• Consults with research elements within the organization, agency, academic community and/or private industry to develop research project opportunities that support VA mission objectives.
• Develops standards for collection and analysis of data and other information as needed to support the Epidemiology Program.
• Establishes and evaluates standards for screening and approval processes for the Epidemiology Program's research and surveillance program.
• Develops and coordinates implementation of research methods and design, standards, criteria, and guidelines for the scientific and technical activities of the program.
• Develops standards, provides scientific leadership, and evaluates research proposals and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures research and surveillance proposals meet standards for scientific review and protection of human subjects.
• Provides leadership to Epidemiology Program investigators as they develop project presentation, budget recommendations and resources allocations for proposed projects.
• Prepares in-depth background and management information for review by the research committee and senior leadership.
• Develops standards for Epidemiology Program practices to maintain records and implement other related VA policies as needed.
• Performs other related duties and a variety of administrative duties to maintain the integrity and security of specialized data and implementation of study designs.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Compressed/Flexible Schedule
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

At the GS-4 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist in the performance of duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

At the GS-5 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Select appropriate methods and procedures for assignments based upon previous assignments or instructions.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Starting at $36,848 Per Year (GS 04-05)

You will:

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Perform routine laboratory testing or conducts routine aspects of field sampling or laboratory experiments;
• Receives training in the maintenance of laboratory/scientific equipment and assists in the maintenance of instruments for proper function.
• Assists in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Performs other simple laboratory duties as required.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Assist with data collection (such as water, plants, sediments, animals, etc.) from field (e.g. marshes, streams, or estuary) or set up and harvest cultures for experiments.
• Assist with laboratory sample processing and data collection, including but not limited to, measuring, filtering, grinding, and weighing samples.
• Perform data entry and quality assurance checks of data.
• Assist with preparation of samples for analyses.
• Review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Starting at $36,848 Per Year (GS 04-05)

You will:

• Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program information and data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations;
• Perform scientific studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems;
• Provide support for the management and planning of environmental programs and prepare recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher graded staff;
• Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers and review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Starting at $51,068 Per Year (GS 07)

1. Market research

• Collect news in ASEAN
• Support to build monthly reports of production and sales data
• Perform customer & competitor intelligence
• Perform ad-hoc research 

2. Communications

• Support to organize and create contents for regional communication campaigns
• Ad-hoc tasks from supervisor

Pursuant to 50 USC 3024 (v), and with concurrence and consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, this position is being established in the excepted service as an element of the Intelligence Community within the Department of the Treasury.

As a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will:

• Direct the group's production of strategic and or long-term intelligence products that identify and analyze information on foreign terrorist groups, WMD proliferators, criminal and rogue regime networks, and other entities and topics of US national security interest to assess implications for U.S. interests and opportunities for U.S. policy.
• Balance competing priorities and maintain adequate production pace regarding the production of assigned projects.
• Drive intelligence collection on the group's areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with other OIA and Intelligence Community components to ensure the needs of Treasury policymakers are met and provide regular feedback on intelligence reporting.
• Be responsible for all personnel matters relating to the Group. These include but are not limited to directly supervising branch chiefs, the annual evaluation process for analysts in each branch, mentoring, training, and developing performance standards and evaluations for employees.
• Represent the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis in senior-level internal and interagency meetings, including IC working groups on issues related to the specific areas of responsibility of the office.
• Develop partnerships with other relevant Treasury and intelligence community elements and collaborates with such partners as appropriate.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

• You will provide cost estimating and analysis products and services to SSP senior leadership and branches.
• You will produce thorough, accurate estimates and analyses of cost to support milestone reviews.
• You will represent Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) on Navy-level cost process councils and stakeholder groups, as appropriate.
• You will maintain liaison with technical Branch managers and engineers, Integrated Product Team leads, and senior contractor representatives to ensure that proposals and contracts reflect accurate cost requirements.
• You will develop, review, and coordinate assigned cost estimating and analysis products and services supporting SSP Acquisition Program(s) and initiatives and other reporting requirements.
• You will develop databases and cost models comprising of both commercial off the shelf hardware and software tailored as appropriate.
• You will work with branch managers and engineers to evaluate industry partner proposals for cost realism and/or other cost related areas
• You will participate in a broad range of cost and affordability efforts, economic analyses and major study efforts directed by higher authority (e.g. ASN RDA) to identify and assess program cost and schedule growth.

Starting at $45,146 Per Year (NH 2-3)

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares study plans for scientific experiments, using the scientist's hypothesis; attends to all the technical/administrative concerns.
• Develops the data required; refines, verifies, justifies, and organizes the data; analyzes and evaluates findings; and writes-up results for review.
• Conducts tests and analyses of studies and evaluations of data on plant pests detected domestically or intercepted at ports of entry from all parts of the world.
• Collects and manages data, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to risk, diagnosis, mitigation, rearing, control, treatment and quarantine status.
• Manages plant and/or pest samples and resulting data, including receipt, storage, processing, photographing, and archiving while following procedures to ensure sample integrity and custody.

Starting at $67,743 Per Year (GS 9)

Designs and manages the most effective means of tracking and summarization of diverse and complex statistical data structures or major components of a large scale data series.

Independently plans and conducts descriptive and complex multi- variate data analysis on specific subjects relating to crime and the administration of justice.

Authors original and creative reports which require minimal edits and little or no substantive changes, and which represent a finished product reflecting a high order of professional competence.

Provides specific technical recommendations to higher-level Bureau staff on efficiencies and economics associated with the available storage and computing environments for particular data collection programs.

Identifies and recommends new opportunities for statistical research and development particularly as they relate to improving the substantive knowledge about the criminal justice systems and the administration of justice.

Starting at $82,764 Per Year (GS 11-12)

• You will serve as the technical lead in identifying and developing new research directions in remote sensing of importance to the Navy, DoD and other government and international partners.
• You will develop cross-organizational teams to address the research problems, and identify and secure funding from sponsors for this research.
• You will conduct and lead innovative research advancing remote sensing strategies and techniques to leverage existing government and commercial systems critical to future naval power.
• You will extend current capabilities through development of advanced signal processing techniques for emerging and future remote sensing system strategies and capabilities.

Starting at $188,561 Per Year (NP 5)