Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst

Summary

The Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division (SDSPD) is within the Office of Science Policy (OSP). SDSPD is responsible for developing and advancing policies that support the responsible sharing of scientific data. Scientific data sharing accelerates biomedical research discoveries, strengthens research rigor and reproducibility, increases access to high-value datasets, and promotes the reuse of data for future research studies.

Duties

As a Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership, expertise, and infrastructure for Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy oversight, implementation, and ongoing policy development, including supporting governance committees, developing standard operating procedures, and managing programmatic functions. Coordinates strategic planning, develops policy recommendations concerning the development and use of genetic technologies, and enhances coordination and collaboration across HHS. Keeps abreast of and participates, as appropriate, in national and international activities concerning genetic technologies and GDS policy, for the purpose of establishing strong lines of communication between OSP and outside agencies and organizations. Prepares testimony, speeches, talking points, and informal remarks concerning genetic technology and genomic research issues for professional associations, conferences, advocacy groups, and the public. Provides supervisory leadership and administrative and technical guidance to staff. Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position in the GS-601 General medical and Healthcare Series, you must have a bachelor's 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. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector leading the analysis of health-related (e.g., biomedical) research policies, programs, and procedures. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: developing and implementing biomedical research or genomic data sharing policies with internal and external stakeholders; analyzing the impact of proposed policies on current biomedical research procedures and practices; leading staff carry out scientific program priorities and objectives; providing advisory services to senior leadership on biomedical research policy issues affecting the organization; writing high level reports or testimony related to biomedical research policies or genetic technology issues and providing supervision and direction to other staff. 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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052594

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. Click here for information on Foreign Education. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: - Accountability - Customer Service - Decisiveness - Flexibility - Interpersonal Skills - Problem Solving - Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other Information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, remote work, compressed schedules, flexible schedules. A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.htm. Visit our Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://support-usahirera.opm.gov/hc/en-us.