Science Disclosure Analyst

FDA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The FDA, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Science Disclosure Analyst under a streamlined Title 21 authority. The role is recruited at Band A (GS-11 equivalent) with potential for career or career-conditional appointment.

Selected candidate will be paid under Title 21 Pay Table 1 provisions. Responsibilities include advising on scientific policies and procedures to address emerging issues and ensuring compliance of highly technical information related to drugs and

Qualifications

• Basic Qualification Requirements: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per the Major field requirement.
• At least one of the specified minimum years of experience for Band A (GS-11 equivalent).
• Transcripts must be submitted to demonstrate required education.

Skills

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Drugs and biologics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree

Job description

Summary

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).

Duties

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).

Requirements

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. 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.


• 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.


• 3. Have a doctorate degree.


• 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.

Qualifications

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated.

The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Operations (OO), Office of Disclosure and Information Governance (ODIG).