Science Disclosure Analyst

U.S.-Food-and-Drug-Administratio; Hillandale (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Maryland seeks a Science Disclosure Analyst (GS-11 equivalent) under Title 21 authority. Candidates must meet basic qualifications and education requirements by the stated deadline.

This role requires evaluating scientific information and advising stakeholders on policies and procedures related to drugs and biological products. MD-based position; transcripts must be provided with the application.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.

Skills

Stakeholder advisory

Policy interpretation

Scientific terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related

Master's or Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band A (GS-11 equivalent). In order to qualify for the Science Disclosure Analyst position which falls under the 0401 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/14/2026:

Basic Qualification Requirements

• A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR
• B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAND A.

1. 1. Have a bachelor's degree and also have two (2) years of comparable experience providing advice to stakeholders regarding scientific policies and procedures to address emerging issues related to scientific work; using scientific knowledge to implement and ensure compliance of statutory or other requirements for highly technical scientific information; and using scientific information relevant to drugs and/or biological products. OR
2. 2. Have a master's degree and also have one (1) year of comparable experience providing advice to stakeholders regarding scientific policies and procedures to address emerging issues related to scientific work; using scientific knowledge to implement and ensure compliance of statutory or other requirements for highly technical scientific information; and using scientific information relevant to drugs and/or biological products. OR
3. 3. Have a doctorate degree. OR
4. 4. Have a MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree.

NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.