Government and Congressional Relations Specialist (GS-0301-13)

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is recruiting for a Government and Congressional Relations Specialist in the Office of Science Policy and Communications (OSPC). OSPC’s mission is to lead NIDA’s strategic efforts to inform public health policy and practice by ensuring the institute is the trusted source for scientific information on drug use and addiction.

The Government and Congressional Relations Specialist reports to the OSPC Deputy Director, with responsibility for providing liaison activities for NIDA with government, Congressional and/or public health officials; communicating information about scientific research programs and accomplishments; monitoring and analyzing legislative actions impacting biomedical research; and collaborating with key stakeholders to exchange biomedical research information. 

Applications must be submitted through USAJobs.gov by September 17, 2024.

For further information on qualifications, educational requirements, the application process, and deadlines, please refer to the full vacancy announcement found on USAJobs.Gov or at the link below:

Merit Promotion (Open to Status Candidates): https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/809272100

Questions regarding this position should be directed to HR Specialist (phillipsjesl@mail.nih.gov) or OSPC Deputy Director Tom Clarke, Ph.D. at tom.clarke@nih.gov.

DHHS, NIH and NIDA are equal opportunity employers. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment program.