The ideal candidate for the Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration & Reporting Division has experience working well on teams and identify biomedical research strategic priorities for an organization. This candidate will have experience working with legislative matters, strong communication skills, and will have lead outreach and engagement efforts. They will be able to pivot between time sensitive and long term priorities, with the ability to prioritize between them.

Duties

As the Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst (Director, Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration, & Reporting Division), your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a key advisor not only to the Associate Director for Science Policy but also to the NIH leadership in decision-making affecting the entire operation and policy formulation of the NIH and the national biomedical and behavioral research community. Oversees the Division of Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration & Reporting, providing effective management and quality control for Division products, and outstanding mentorship and opportunities for professional development for staff. Conceptualizes issues papers and other documents that require the articulation of new policy and/or program initiatives; the description and status of current programs and activities; the statements, interpretations, and clarification of NIH policies and positions. Proposes and implements effective coordination and engagement procedures across NIH, Federal and external partners to promote timely development of new policy and program initiatives in emerging areas of biomedical research. Provides executive leadership and progressive mentorship for a team of policy professionals on a range of issues, including scientific, academic, public policy, public health, economic, social, ethical, and international matters relevant to the further development of NIH, its programs, policies, and the form of its operations.

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.
• This position has a positive education requirement, please submit transcripts.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601, you must meet: Education Requirement: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: In addition to the basic education requirements, you must demonstrate at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing and implementing biomedical research policies with internal and external stakeholders; analyzing the impact of proposed policies on current biomedical research procedures and practices; leading staff carry out scientific program priorities and objectives; providing advisory services to senior leadership on biomedical research policy issues affecting the organization; and writing high level reports or testimony related to biomedical research policy. 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/12590267

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]