Health Science Policy Analyst Social Science Policy Analyst

We're Looking for a skilled Health Science Policy Analyst Social Science Policy Analyst in the National Institutes Of Health based in Montgomery County, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

You must meet at least one of the one following basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed occupational series requirements (GS0101 GS0601) described in the following two questions. You do not need to meet the requirements for both occupational series. All education unless completed outside of the U.S. must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the education was completed. FOR THE GS101 SERIES: In order to qualify for this position in the GS101 Social Science Series you must: A. have a bachelors or graduate/higher level degree in the behavioral or social sciences or related disciplines appropriate to this position OR B. have a combination of education and experience that provided me with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR C. have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. FOR THE GS601 SERIES: In order to qualify for this position in the GS601 General medical and Healthcare Series you must have a bachelors or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. In addition to the above education requirement in order to qualify at the GS12 level you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research proposals and studies to ensure safe and rigorous research 2.) Summarizing and explaining healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research findings for various audiences (e.g. general public scientists). 3.) Assisting with the development and implementation of programs policies or procedures to guide healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research. 4.) Collaborating with organizational stakeholders to develop/establish healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research plans. AND 5.) Evaluating healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research findings using qualitative (e.g. content analysis) and quantitative (e.g. regression) methods. In addition to the above education requirement in order to qualify at the GS13 level you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks:1.) Evaluating healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research proposals and studies to ensure safe and rigorous research 2.) Summarizing and explaining healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research findings to various audiences (e.g. general public scientists). 3.) Developing and/or implementing policies programs or procedures to guide healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research. 4.) Collaborating with seniorlevel leadership (e.g. chief scientist directors) to develop plans for conducting healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research. 5.) Evaluating healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research findings using qualitative (e.g. content analysis) and quantitative (e.g. regression) methods. AND 6.) Designing and/or implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness (e.g. timeliness goal accomplishment) of a healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) 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 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your selfratings with the information you provide in your application. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12573222

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.