Legislative Analyst

This position is located in the Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of External Affairs (OEA), Legislative Affairs Staff (LAS), under the Deputy Director for Intergovernmental and External Affairs (DDIEA). The Legislative Affairs Staff serves as the principal IHS organizational component responsible for legislative and congressional relations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Serves as a senior advisor and technical authority on complex legislative and congressional matters affecting IHS programs, authorities, operations, resources, and the delivery of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Assesses proposed legislation for foreseeable impacts on Agency programs, policies, procedures, regulations, operations, resources, and existing statutory authorities. Develops recommendations regarding appropriate Agency courses of action on complex or sensitive legislative issues after coordinating with IHS Headquarters offices, Area Offices, program officials, subject matter experts, HHS officials, and other appropriate Federal partners. Prepares or coordinates legislative implementation plans for enacted legislation affecting IHS and monitors Agency actions associated with implementation. Serves as a principal point of coordination for legislative and congressional matters involving congressional offices and committees, HHS, OMB, the White House, other Federal agencies, IHS Headquarters offices, and IHS Area Office associated with implementation. 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-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed or enacted legislation to assess impacts on organizational programs, policies, operations, authorities, or resources; developing legislative analyses, briefing materials, technical comments, testimony, or recommendations for senior officials; coordinating responses to congressional inquiries, hearings, or other legislative activities with internal and external stakeholders; and providing technical advice on complex legislative or congressional matters. 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. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant. There are no education requirements.