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Job summary

National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites applications for a Health Science Policy Analyst position. The role focuses on developing and evaluating policies related to biomedical research, public health programs, and scientific initiatives.

The position spans GS-11 to GS-13 levels, located in Montgomery County, MD, with a full-time schedule and telework options as noted in agency guidance. Competitive pay scales and comprehensive federal benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year of qualifying specialized experience at GS-11 level or higher with duties including summarizing health-related research findings, developing and implementing programs to guide biomedical research, and evaluating findings using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• For GS-12 level: one year of specialized experience including developing/implementing health-related policies and collaborating with stakeholders.
• For GS-13 level: one year of specialized experience including leadership interactions with senior leadership to plan health-related research and evaluating program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis for policy and program decisions.
• Develops reports and staff documents on policies, programs, plans, and research accomplishments.
• Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments impacting health and bioethics research and training programs.
• Consults with researchers to identify issues, roadblocks, and actions for policy development.

Job description

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst developing and evaluating policies related to biomedical research, public health programs, and scientific initiatives.

These positions are located within several Institutes/Centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Montgomery County, MD.

Key Details

• Salary: $85,447 – $158,322 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 13
• Promotion potential: 13
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel required: Not required
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Background check types: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure required: No
• Announcement number: NIH-SR-MP-27-13090856
• Control number: 888962600

Eligibility (Applicants)

• Federal employees – Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Land and base management
• Veterans
• Military spouses
• Individuals with disabilities
• Family of overseas employees
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
• Individuals eligible through a NO interchange agreement
• USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates

Conditions of Employment

• 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 qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• Position requires Education (if applicable)

Duties

• Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership.
• Develops reports and other staff documents on policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities.
• Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments and issues having implications for current and planned health and bioethics research and research training programs.
• Consults with a wide range of individuals who are involved in scientific research to identify major issues, roadblocks, and potential actions necessary for policy development and interpretation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed 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).

AND

To qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst, 0601 at the GS-11 level , you must have at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government 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 of programs/procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical) research. AND 3.) Analyzing health-related (e.g., biomedical) research findings using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods; OR

B. Completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR

C. A combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst, 0601, at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government 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.

To qualify for a Health Science Policy Analyst, 0601, at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government 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.

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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.

Additional Information

• This position is designated as a “non-emergency/teleworker” position and the selected candidate will be considered a “non-emergency/teleworker” employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.)
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information.
• Veterans’ Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Agency Contact Information

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Address: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, US

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