This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA). For more information on OLPA please go to http://olpa.od.nih.gov/.

Duties

As a Legislative Analyst, you will be responsible for serving as the NIH legislative liaison concerning legislative policy and program issues that may affect NIH programs and activities. Some of your major duties and responsibilities include: Serving as legislative staff for the Office of the Director and the NIH on matters of a congressional or legislative nature. Providing top-ranking officials within NIH, HHS, the White House, and Congress timely information, advice, or data to related to NIH research programs. Analyzing pending legislation or legislative proposals; identifying and developing critical analysis for NIH officials on areas of concern and/or emerging issues that may affect NIH research programs. Preparing position statements on pending legislation; drafting testimony or statements for the NIH Director or other senior official; and developing special staff documents, or other papers concerning NIH interests, activities, and relationships.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

The incumbent of this position coordinates the preparation and communication of legislative documents and processes related to the operations of the National Institutes of Health. While not required, the ideal candidate will have experience working with elected officials, their staff, or a committee/caucus of a legislative body and drafting legislative or advocacy statements for distribution to constituents or member organizations. You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: identifying legislation that impacts an organization's programs and resources; assisting in preparing special project reports; comparing legislative bills, health program budgets, and impact statements. OR Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related, OR A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: identifying and tracking legislation that impacts an organization's programs and resources; evaluating legislative proposals regarding public health matters against the current practices of an organization; preparing special project reports on issues relating to public health policy; analyzing and comparing legislative bills, health program budgets, and impact statements. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: drafting briefings, reports, and testimonies on legislation affecting public health; formulating positions regarding public health policy and legislative issues; briefing and preparing an organization's senior leadership for presentations (e.g., testimony or statements) on legislation affecting public health; tracking the legislative process, including hearings, committee mark-ups, floor actions, and conference committee actions; interpreting, assessing, and recommending appropriate legislative courses of action with respect to an entity's initiatives. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12307083

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, 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 packages. 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: Daniel Schrader
• Phone: 301-480-8594
• Email: [email protected]