Health Science Policy Analyst Social Science Policy Analyst Tribal Health

We're Looking for a skilled Health Science Policy Analyst Social Science Policy Analyst Tribal Health 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 of the one following basic Office of Personnel Management 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 you 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. AND IN ADDITION in order to qualify at the GS12 level for either series 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.) Explaining biomedical and/or behavioral research findings for various audiences. 2.) Recommending policy and procedural updates to guide biomedical and/or behavioral research involving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or Tribes. 3.) Collaborating with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities or Tribal stakeholders to develop/establish biomedical and/or behavioral health research plans. AND 4.) Evaluating biomedical and/or behavioral health research findings using qualitative and/or quantitative methods OR IN ADDITION in order to qualify at the GS13 level in either series 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 by independently analyzing healthrelated (e.g. biomedical behavioral) research policies procedures or programs. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: 1.) Summarizing and explaining biomedical and/or behavioral health research findings to various audiences regarding American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or Tribes. 2.) Developing policies or procedures to guide biomedical and/or behavioral research focused on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or Tribes. 3.) Collaborating with senior leaders (e.g. directors Tribal leaders senior scientists) to develop plans for conducting biomedical and/or behavioral health research with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or Tribes. 4.) Evaluating biomedical and/or behavioral health research findings using qualitative (e.g. content analysis) and/or quantitative (e.g. regression) methods. AND 5.) Designing and/or implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness of a biomedical and/or behavioral health research program involving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or Tribes. 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. 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. 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/12442902

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.