Health Science Policy Analyst

The incumbent serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst developing and evaluating policies related to biomedical research, public health programs, and scientific initiatives. These positions are located within several Institutes/Centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Montgomery County, MD and NIEHS in Durham, NC

Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership.

Develops reports and other staff documents on policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities

Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments and issues having implications for current and planned health and bioethics research and research training programs.

Consults with a wide range of individuals who are involved in scientific research to identify major issues, roadblocks, and potential actions necessary for policy development and interpretation.