Health Science Policy Officer

Are you an experienced science policy professional passionate about advancing vision and eye-related biomedical research? We seek a Health Science Policy Officer with expertise in vision science to lead science policy analysis, strategic planning, portfolio evaluation, and legislative activities that advance NEI's mission and support extramural research programs. In your resume, describe your experience with science policy, strategic planning, portfolio analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

In order to qualify for a Health Science Policy Officer, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the 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).

In addition, in order to qualify for a Health Science Policy Officer, 0601 at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:

• Developing and evaluating health science or biomedical, or vision research policies, programs, or initiatives;
• Conducting strategic planning, portfolio analyses, or program evaluations to support vision research priorities and organizational objectives;
• Serving as a spokesperson to promote vision-related or health science initiatives;
• Analyzing legislation, regulations, or federal policies and preparing reports, briefings, or recommendations for leadership;
• Applying qualitative and quantitative analyses to interpret scientific, vision research, or program data and communicate findings to support decision-making.

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.