Health Science Policy Analyst

National Institutes of Health; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD seeks a Health Science Policy Analyst to develop and evaluate policies related to biomedical research and public health programs. The role spans several Institutes/Centers within NIH, located in Montgomery County, MD, with telework eligibility.

Responsibilities include contributing to policy planning and analysis to support division leadership decisions. Strong education credentials and transcripts are part of the application process for this

Qualifications

• This position has an education requirement; transcripts may be requested.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required from selectees prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to planning, policy development, and analysis for key policy and program decisions by division leadership.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy development

Education

Education requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

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 Responsibilities

Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership.

Requirements & 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.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, 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 packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov