This position is located in the Policy, Planning, and Evaluation Branch (PPEB), Office of Strategic Planning, Initiative Development, and Analysis (OSPIDA), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

As a Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, some of your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Provide expert advice to the PPEB Chief, and the Director, OSPIDA, as well as other senior Institute officials, in formulating Institute goals, objectives, and strategies covering all science research and clinical programs for which the Institute is responsible. Monitor the implementation of selected legislation and program initiatives, and identifies and advises the PPEB Chief and senior staff on how selected legislation might impact current or planned NIAID research. Assist the PPEB Chief and the OSPIDA Director in managing NIAID-wide scientific activities, including institute reporting efforts, review of scientific policies, annual planning, as well as strategic initiative efforts set forth by the NIH Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI). Represent NIAID to a wide range of officials in the scientific, advocacy, and policy-making communities. Planning, assigning, and directing the work to be accomplished by subordinates and ensuring timely performance of satisfactory amounts and quality of work.

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.)
• Position requires Education (You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts).
• 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

You qualify for the Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst GS-601-14 level, you meet the following qualification requirements: Education Requirement: You must have 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 this 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: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector that equips me with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position, such as the following: developing and coordinating science policy and program planning for a biomedical research organization; developing strategic plans and program assessments for scientific research programs; coordinating with other staff and organizations on science policy, evaluation, and legislative activities; and advising on the development of action plans to ensure the integration of program resources. 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. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12470700

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. on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Tammie Williams
• Phone: 301-480-6943
• Email: [email protected]