Job opening: Health Science Policy Analyst
Salary: $99 200 - 153 354 per year
Published at: Dec 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a Health Science Policy Analyst position within Division of Safety, Office of Research Services (ORS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you have experience participating in assigned safety and health programs in a clinical or research science laboratory AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services! For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov.
Duties
If selected for this position as a Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601-12/13 your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides guidance, advice, and assistance to leadership concerning major science policy issues affecting
the national biomedical research community.
Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis as well as literature reviews and prepares reports for
presentation to leadership, professional and scientific organizations, and journals.
Maintains awareness of scientific advances and legislative developments regarding the national health
status and issues having implications for current and planned health research and research training
programs.
Drafts responses to correspondence from diverse sources on a wide range of subjects pertaining to the
policies, programs, and activities of the organization and/or Agency.
Provides staff support to expert committees and major meetings to address major program and science
policy issues.
Contributes to final work products through analyses of the published scientific literature.
Maintains liaison with public policy makers and other Federal agencies and non-Federal organizations
having related programs, interests, and requirements.
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.
- Position requires Education.
- Pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol testing is required for this position.
- Must be able to clear a Tier 3 background investigation, hold and maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601 position you must meet the Basic Education Requirement:.
Completed the requirements for 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 at the time the degree was obtained.
In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst position at the GS-12 level, you must have:
A. (1) One year of specialized year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1) summarizing and explaining health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings for various audiences (e.g., general public, scientists); 2) assisting with the development and implementation of programs, policies, or procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical) research; 3) collaborating with organizational stakeholders to develop/establish health-related (e.g., biomedical) research plans; and 4) evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods.
In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst position at the GS-13 level, you must have:
A. (1) One year of specialized year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1) summarizing and explaining health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings to various audiences (e.g., general public, scientists); 2) developing and/or implementing policies, programs, or procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical) research; 3) collaborating with senior-level leadership (e.g., chief scientist, directors) to develop plans for conducting health-related (e.g., biomedical) research; 4) evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods; and 5) designing and/or implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness (e.g., timeliness, goal accomplishment) of a health-related (e.g., biomedical) research program.
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/12640977
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.
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Contacts
- Address National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: Jennifer Kall
- Phone: 301-827-9846
- Email: [email protected]
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