Integrated Primary Prevention Research and Evaluations Specialist (IPP)

Integrated Primary Prevention Research and Evaluations Specialist (IPP)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-0101-14, Integrated Primary Prevention Research and Evaluations Specialist (IPP) located within the Assistant Commandant for Workforce and Family Services Directorate (CG-WF), Office of the Primary Prevention Integration Policy and Oversight Office (CG-WFS-4), Washington, DC.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as an Integrated Primary Prevention Research and Evaluations Specialist (IPP) and be responsible for advancing research, evaluation, and data collection to inform the development and implementation of resilience strategies in coordination with the Chief of Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) and Coast Guard (USCG) senior leadership. Through their findings, the incumbent assists the IPP Chief in guiding activities of designated USCG IPP workforce members located throughout the United States. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as lead research and evaluation specialist in support of USCG and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statutory and regulatory policies, programs, and initiatives. Working with subject matter experts in the development of prevention activities to increase member and family readiness by improving primary prevention efforts to increase resilient behaviors and decrease counter-productive and destructive behaviors. Demonstrating a working knowledge of social science theories in applying integrated primary prevention, program implementation, and evaluation science using the Public Health Model. Working with the appropriate privacy offices to ensure compliance with sensitive data handling requirements and human subject protection guidelines. Developing and overseeing the USCG's primary prevention process involving the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based activities in an integrated way that employs a full range of prevention strategies to include policies, programs, and practices.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements You MUST meet the following requirements: 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. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Social Science Theories - Experience providing analysis of prevention and implementation science research, making recommendations for prevention-related research studies and conducting prevention program evaluation. Program Research - Experience providing authoritative technical oversight and guidance in the execution of complex, large-scale research and evaluation initiatives targeting prevention of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic abuse, suicide, and other harmful behaviors. Collaborating with Research Entities - Experience coordinating and cooperating with and other internal and external research entities, including DHS, Department of Defense (DoD), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration (SAMSHA), and academia primary prevention and resilience elements to analyze studies, review scientific literature, meta analysis, identify scientific research gaps, and recommend areas of research in support of primary prevention efforts. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Font size should not be smaller than 10pts & margins no smaller than .5 inches. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume, any applicable assessments, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM EST on 05/11/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, we will not be able to consider it as part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Amanda Elder at Amanda.E.Elder@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11