These positions are located in the Office of Science Policy (OSP), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS). The ideal candidate serves as a technical resource for science policy, analysis, and development at NIH on issues relevant to the Division and supports NIH implementation of relevant policies through direct policy administration.

Duties

As aHealth Science Policy Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a technical resource for science policy, analysis, and development at NIH on issues of significance to the agency and the biomedical research community; address cross-cutting science policy issues and participates in drafting the agency approach and position. Develops reports and other staff documents on the policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities of the NIH. Provides scientific expertise related to one or more programs, studies, or activities of a difficult and complex nature in terms of their social, economic, cultural, governmental, and/or political implications, and participates in program direction, guidance and review. Under the guidance of the Division Director, drafts responses to correspondence from diverse sources on a range of subjects pertaining to the policies, programs, and activities of the NIH. Provides OD staff support as part of the OSP team for special science policy assignments and requests made by the DHHS Secretary, NIH Director or Deputy Director, and the OSP Director. Serves as a principal staff resource for identifying and reporting on agency research opportunities and accomplishments; and provides ad hoc and continuing staff assistance on a wide range of substantive topics to the NIH. Participates in the development of new policy and program initiatives in emerging research areas.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify for Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601, position level you must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12: In addition to meeting the basic qualifications, you must demonstrate one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing issues associated with biomedical research programs and policies; implementing new or revised health science research policies; maintaining liaisons with groups having related program interests; and preparing documents, position papers, and reports on scientific initiatives and advances generated by the organization. GS-13: In addition to meeting the basic qualifications, you must demonstrate one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of biomedical research programs; providing advice and assistance on policy issues affecting the organization and biomedical research community; making recommendations for long-range and immediate program objectives and proposals; preparing background materials for senior staff that capture the current state of knowledge in a policy area; and providing support to committees and meetings to address program and biomedical research policy issues. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12283586

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kim Farmer
• Phone: 301-402-4429
• Email: [email protected]