This position is located in the Office of Science Policy (OSP), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS).

Duties

As aSenior Health Science Policy Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Provides advanced expertise to senior OSP leadership, through working closely with senior staff, scientific program directors, and members of the extramural research community to monitor advances and trends in science that are relevant to the mission. Uses expert knowledge of both biomedical/health research and program assessment, provides advanced analytical expertise and leadership in developing, coordinating, performing, and reporting on projects designed to assess progress on funded programs and initiatives. Functions as an authoritative expert in planning, designing, and conducting comprehensive studies and analyses of science policy issues. Serves as an expert and recognized authority on science policy analysis and works collaboratively across the OSP on special initiatives. Leads and participates in Trans-NIH committees focused on exchanging, developing, or disseminating information relevant to NIH policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk background investigation.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify for Senior 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 REQUIREMENTS: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing guidance to senior management on health science policy issues impacting biosafety and biosecurity; developing policies for effective health science program operations; reviewing protocols and regulations that have an impact on biosafety and biosecurity, identifying trends and emerging Challenges in health science-related areas that could influence research methodologies. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12164930

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 Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kim Farmer
• Phone: 301-402-4429
• Email: [email protected]