Health Science Policy Analyst – Division of Extramural Research
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Position Overview
The NIMH is seeking competitive candidates for the position of Health Science Policy Analyst within the Extramural Policy Branch in the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA). The Division of Extramural Activities: (1) provides leadership and advice in developing, implementing, and coordinating extramural programs and policies; (2) represents the Institute on extramural program and policy issues within the Department and with outside organizations; (3) provides scientific and technical peer and objective review of applications for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts; (4) provides information and guidelines for grant applications; (5) oversees National Advisory Mental Health Council activities; (6) provides committee management services for peer review, council, and any other FACA-related committee meetings that are required at NIMH; and (7) awards grants and ensures that applications chosen for funding comply with federal laws, regulations, and policies prior to award, which involves critical communication with the grantee throughout the pre-award, award, and post-award processes.
The Extramural Policy Branch within the Division of Extramural Activities: (1) provides leadership and advice in developing, implementing, and coordinating extramural programs and policies; (2) represents the Institute on extramural program and policy issues within the Department and with outside organizations; (3) oversees National Advisory Mental Health Council activities; and (4) provides committee management services for peer review, council, and any other FACA-related committee meetings. In addition, the Extramural Policy Branch works closely with our research divisions on developing and publishing funding opportunity announcements.
Position Duties
The candidate serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst and is expected to possess expertise on NIH extramural policies, procedures, and programs. In addition, the candidate provides guidance and assistance to program staff concerning major science policy issues affecting both NIH and the national biomedical, behavioral, and social science research communities. The candidate analyzes and monitors administrative and scientific areas pertinent to the NIMH mission and programs. Other responsibilities include working closely with programmatic staff in the execution of NIMH concept clearance activities, initiative development, supporting funding opportunity publication processes, and preparing extramural staff training materials and operating procedures.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov.
Benefits
The Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. In addition, full federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent), will be provided.
HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.