This position is located in the Biosafety, Biosecurity & Emerging Biotechnology Policy Division (BBEBPD), Office of Science Policy (OSP), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties

As a Lead Health Science Policy Analyst (Assistant Director, Emerging Biotech), your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Provides guidance, advice, and assistance to OSP leadership concerning major science policy issues affecting both NIH and the national biomedical research community, including those related to the use of certain biological materials and biotechnologies such as stem cell biology, gene editing, human embryo models, human fetal tissue, and artificial intelligence. Provides assistance in developing the programs and policies of the major program components of NIH, including participating in the development of new policy and program initiatives in emerging research areas. Analyzes legislative proposals and broader policy developments involving the conduct of research throughout NIH, other federal agencies, and private institutions. Ensures that relevant staff is informed of important congressional and Administration proposals that may have an impact on NIH initiatives. Prepares responses to follow up questions from Congressional hearings; monitors bills of interest, participates with the NIH Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA) in the drafting of bill reports, and occasionally advise Congressional staff directly on the accuracy and impact of proposed bill or report language. Provides staff support to expert internal and external committees and major meetings organized by BBEBPD to address major program and science policy issues.

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.
• 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.
• Must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine conflict of interest compliance.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Education Requirements for a Lead Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601, you must have a Bachelor's 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(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 emerging biotechnology research programs; providing advice and assistance on emerging biotechnology 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 emerging biotechnology policy areas; and providing support to committees and meetings to address program and biomedical research policy issues. 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/12620020

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]