Policy Analyst (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the position may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Participates fully with unit chiefs higher level analysts and health policy administrators in establishing developing writing revising coordinating implementing and advising on program planning and policies across divisions.
2. Provides input and background information at meetings to address matters impacting division management decisions.
3. Provides assessments evaluations and recommendations on new and proposed policies to address IHSC priorities and ensure effective coordination and integration with IHSCwide strategy.
4. Develops background briefing materials and other pertinent information for presentation to division leadership.
5. Ensures quality consistency clarity accuracy and appropriateness of content format and style in IHSC policies.
6. Identifies policy development review approval and management training needs and recommends appropriate tools and methods to enhance policy processes.
7. Represents the IHSC Policy Team in division and unit meetings when appropriate to provide input on policy-related decisions.
8. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and interested parties inside and outside the organization.
9. Attends policy-related IHSC ICE or DHS trainings.
10. Maintains professional skills via continuing education opportunities and fulfills the obligations of their clinical licensing and/or certifying body to maintain current clinical status if applicable. This position may be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency if applicable.
11. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) are not eligible for this position.
• PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where depending on the needs of the agency the officer is required to be available to serve.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

1. Integrity/honesty.
2. Cultural competency.
3. Active listening skills.
4. Reading comprehension.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

1. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
2. Performing repeated bending motions.
3. Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
4. Phone use for extended periods of time.