Legislative Analyst

This position is located in the Indian Health Service, Office of External Affairs, Legislative Affairs Staff, under the Deputy Director for Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Reports to IHS Headquarters. The official duty station is Rockville, MD or any Area Office. However, an alternate duty station may be negotiated if it is closer to another IHS Area Office, subject to agency approval. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples include: Experience performing legislative or policy analysis for government programs. Experience researching, reviewing, and analyzing proposed or pending legislation and legislative or Executive Branch documents to identify potential impacts on agency programs, policies, procedures, or operations; assisting in preparing legislative materials such as bill reports, testimony, legislative proposals, implementation plans, or written comments; and tracking legislative actions, including appropriations-related matters. Experience providing advice or technical assistance on legislative matters and coordinating with program officials, congressional staff, federal agencies, tribal organizations, or other governmental stakeholders on legislative or policy issues. GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, Examples include: Experience performing legislative and policy analysis involving complex federal programs. Experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting proposed or pending legislation and Executive Branch documents to assess their impact on agency programs, policies, operations, or regulations; preparing legislative materials such as bill reports, testimony, legislative proposals, implementation plans, or formal recommendations; and providing technical advice on legislative matters to senior officials or program staff. Experience coordinating and maintaining working relationships with congressional staff, federal agencies, tribal or governmental officials, or other stakeholders to address complex legislative issues and support congressional or legislative activities. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.