Summary GAO supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities to legislate, appropriate, and oversee the Federal government for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress, or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan. GAO assists Congress in making informed decisions by providing information on policy and program issues, as well as by providing recommendations to make government more effective and responsive. Responsibilities At the Band IIB, the incumbent serves as a Sr. Methodologist providing consultative services to engagement teams and advising in the selection and implementation of appropriate methodologies for engagements in accordance with GAO and professional standards. Duties of Band IIB staff involve, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees the design, data collection and analysis, message development, and reporting writing; and ensures the quality and value of the final product; Contributes to the planning and design of engagements. In conjunction with team members, clarifies objectives and develops a design matrix and project plan that will meet the requestor's needs; Reviews program documents, reports and data. In collaboration with team members, decides on form, content, scope and depth of analysis; Develops findings and recommendations and prepares written products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meet the needs of congressional clients; Ensures products meet GAO standards for quality and are in conformance with policy and requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements by the effective date of promotion. You must meet both the education and experience requirements for this position by 05/18/2025 (effective date of promotion). Transcripts to verify your education should also be submitted with your application. Job locations are based on agency needs. Generally, you will remain in your current official duty station (ODS) if selected. However, based on agency needs, you may be offered a position in a different location and if you accept, your ODS will change. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: In addition to the basic requirement as stated in the education section, you must have one year (52 weeks) of GAO experience equivalent to the next lower band level (PE-IIA, PT-II, PT-III, PA-II, MS-I) in a position demonstrating experience leading the development of quantitative and qualitative social science research design approaches, and applying judgment and ingenuity in using and guiding others to use these approaches to effectively perform evaluations or other applied research by May 18, 2025 (effective date of promotions). Education Basic Requirement: Social Science, Series 0101 Qualification Standards 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information For information on the number promotion opportunities by team, please see the GAO-wide Notice published and distributed (via email) earlier this month. Note: There are six (6) positions in ARM that may be filled from any of the advertised Band IIB vacancy announcements. If you have an approved Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) and you are selected for promotion, you must complete and submit a new flexible work application for approval. Your new flexible work arrangement will be reviewed and decided based on Agency policy governing these arrangements. Additionally, you may have a 90-day waiting period to submit an arrangement changing your ODS to a different locality area. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining unit. If you would like to apply for Specialist and/or National Security promotion opportunities (ARM, DCM, HSJ, IAT, NRE, IT Analyst, Financial Auditor, etc.), you must submit a separate application directly to the appropriate announcement for each Specialist and/or National Security position for which you wish to be considered. This position is a moderate risk public trust position with possible upgrade to a Secret or Top Secret or SCI clearance depending on the type of engagement the employee will be assigned to within the mission teams. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.