International Policy Analyst

Summary This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band C (GS 13 equivalent). Responsibilities Planning and managing programs and policies to implement strategic international activities, working within FDA and with other U.S. government agencies, foreign government agencies, industry, consumer organizations and academia. Preparing reports, meeting materials, exhibits and other materials presented internationally, Agency-wide, and nationwide. Contributing to policy recommendations and facilitates advice and consultation regarding international policy, trade, and standards harmonization issues (e.g., Codex Alimentarius). Coordinating and facilitating work of strategic international activities with HFP and other FDA Offices, other U.S. Government agencies, with foreign government agencies, and/or with representatives from industry, consumer organizations, academia, food safety outreach partners. Identifying policy issues for current and future impact on HFP and conducts analysis of their implications and alternatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for the International Policy Analyst position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/20/2026: To qualify for the AD-0301 Band C level for the International Policy Analyst position, applicants must meet the qualification requirements below. Six (6) years of relevant experience in Leading or coordinating programs to include working with internal and external stakeholders; AND Analyzing international policy or regulatory issues and recommending an appropriate course of action. Education There is no education substitution for this position at the Band C level. Additional Information The application limit, if applicable, for this advertisement is: 150 Additional Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment physical required: No Drug testing required: Yes License required: No Mobility agreement required: No Immunization required: No Bargaining Unit: NO Telework eligible position: Telework is at the discretion of the supervisor. This position may require financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information please visit the FDA Ethics web page: Additional Information: Additional selections may be made for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc. If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 07/20/2026) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the assessment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. See Political Appointee FAQ - OPM for more. This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass an urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position. Active-duty U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers are encouraged to apply. If selected, officers may either (1) remain on active duty assigned to the designated billet for PHS assignment, or (2) separate or retire from the Commissioned Corps before entering a Title 21 civilian appointment. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (07/20/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.