Scientific Policy Analyst

Location : REMOTE

Weekly Hours FT: 3040 hours per week Total No. of Hours : 40

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Provide scientific analytical and/or policy support assistance and coordination to Office of Science Policy and Planning (OSPP) Director NINDS senior leadership and program staff related to a broad range of institute activities including congressional liaison planning and evaluation activities reporting analyses science/public policy issues workshops initiatives transIC or transagency meetings and internal Institute communication strategies.

Min Education Masters

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Neuroscience

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

1. Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanism
2. Legislative
3. Strategic planning
4. Policy briefs
5. Portfolio analysis
6. Scientific
7. Writing

1 2 3 4 5 represents priority rankings where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Software

• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• Excel
• WebEx
• Word

Field of Study

• Neuroscience

Statement of Work Details

Analyzes complex scientific variables used to prepare various reports that impact the planning and outcome of the research program.

• Draft reports of programrelated activities.
• Prepare background materials and provide context on a range of policy and program issues; prepare write and edit technical proposals and papers including topics related to international research policy and novel program evaluation.
• Work with staff to design and conduct program evaluation studies the analysis of research activities and the analysis of programmatic and portfolio data and analysis to support program assessments.
• Perform research and analyses in support of strategic planning program planning and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in strategic plan development and scientific reporting including conducting gap analyses synthesizing recommendations from content matter experts and writing summary documents. 4
• Prepare a broad range of recurring and special documents containing substantive scientific information and other program data such as related fiscal data and policy options.
• Plan and develop analyses reports and other narrative materials in response to requests related to the NINDS research portfolio and originating from a variety of audiences including the NIH Office of the Director NINDS senior staff Congress Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) the White House advocacy organizations members of the public and other stakeholders of neuroscience research. 5

Collects analyzes and assimilates data to provide a rational basis for research health and social policy and program decisions relating to ethical legal and social implications.

• Design develop and conduct a literature overview on several topics; analyze the research results validity of the study design results presented and summarization of the overall search results.
• Identify pertinent literature resources and other documents to support the review process.
• Participate in the development of Institutesupported programs and initiatives.
• Support the Branch by providing advice and assistance on a broad range of unique or recurring issues that require examination. Prepare documents to identify problem areas trends and areas of imbalance measure progress towards goals outline options and the feasibility of alternative approaches and include recommendations.
• Analyze research findings and preparing science advances in coordination with extramural research program directors.
• Compile information and data for reports and responding to data calls related to program research.
• Communicate scientific programmatic and related policy information in a clear concise manner to a variety of audiences from scientific and technical experts to lay audiences with nonscience backgrounds 3

Advises management about public policy issues and provides recommendations for appropriate action.

• Identify major research questions and issues analyze data and collaborate with staff on several systematic reviews of the literature. Provide scientific analytical and/or policy support assistance and coordination to senior leadership and program staff related to a broad range of institute activities.
• Analyze input from stakeholders related to the research portfolio and synthesizing those responses for the Institutes senior leadership. Maintain current knowledge and familiarity with significant scientific advances programmatic advances and staff expertise in multiple areas of neuroscience research. 2

Attends various staff and scientific meetings providing reports as requested.

• Prepare materials for the appropriations hearings advisory council and working groups meetings; attend Congressional briefings summarize meetings for senior staff and present finding to staff for discussion.
• Serve as liaison for OSPP and/or NINDS for groups committees involving transNINDS transNIH or transagency projects involving
• NINDS other NIH Institutes and Centres NIH DHHS the scientific community and other stakeholders.

Provides expert guidance to management about public policy issues and provides recommendations for appropriate action.

• Identify major research questions and issues analyze data and collaborate with staff on several systematic reviews of the literature. Provide scientific analytical and/or policy support assistance and coordination to senior leadership and program staff related to a broad range of institute activities.
• Analyze input from stakeholders related to the research portfolio and synthesizing those responses for the Institutes senior leadership. Provide advice and guidance to staff responsible for the formulation development and establishment of extramural research policies and operations.
• Coordinates congressional activities for OSPP including tracking legislation of interest to Institute interacting with congressional staff responding to congressional inquiries coordinating congressional reporting preparing senior NINDS lease ship for hearing briding and meetings. 1
• Perform detailed analyses of legislation that impacts NINDS and NIH and communicate findings to senior leadership and staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain familiarity with and track external stakeholders legislative priorities as well as research and legislative issues of relevance to NINDS.

Coordinates the daily workload of junior staff.

• Participate as a full team member in the Office of Science Policy and Planning; participate in problemsolving and work with staff to contribute to and accomplish team goals/initiatives.

Plans and presents at meetings regarding current and new initiatives.

• Plan organize and participate in technical meetings and consultations that convene diverse groups to discuss key issues identify research gaps and priorities and articulate research agendas around particular research topics.
• Identify participants speakers and session moderators; provide content support.
• Prepare background materials goals and objectives and agenda.
• Attend informationgathering workshops conferences etc. to inform the white paper content and stakeholder workshop development.
• Assist in developing presentations to groups including but not limited to the preparation of speeches slides and speaking notes.