The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge regarding relevant scientific and policy issues such as those related to biosecurity, dual use research, preparedness, synthetic biology, and the bioeconomy. They will have proven experience working on and leading collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and projects and will be adept at building consensus and working with high-ranking personnel and U.S. government officials.

Duties

As a Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Provides guidance, advice, and assistance to leadership concerning major science policy issues affecting both NIH and the national biomedical research community, including those related to biosecurity (e.g., oversight of dual use research of concern and nucleic acid synthesis screening), biodefense, the bioeconomy, and as appropriate, international research. Analyzes legislative proposals and broader policy developments involving the conduct of research throughout NIH, other federal agencies, and private institutions. Serves as a liaison to other federal agencies and key communities, such as research participants, scientists, institutional leadership, and other constituencies with interest in biosafety issues. Provides OD staff support as part of the team for special science policy assignments and requests made by the Secretary DHHS, the NIH Director or Deputy Director, the Associate Director for Science Policy, and the Division Director. Maintains liaison with various NIH components in developing procedures for review of grant applications and intramural research potentially subject to biosecurity policies to assure consistency in the implementation of NIH policies and procedures.

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

In order to meet the Education Requirements for a Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601, you must have a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: 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(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the education requirement, you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal government 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 biosafety/biosecurity 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 biosecurity policy areas; 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. 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/12553625

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: Marjorie Marple
• Phone: 301-594-2316
• Email: [email protected]