Regulatory Policy Analyst

About the role

This position is located in the within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of the Commissioner (OC), Office of Policy, Legislation and International Affairs (OPLIA), Silver Spring, MD which provide strategic policy and legislative leadership, planning, and data-driven analysis for the Food and Drug Administration to more effectively and efficiently protect and promote the public health.

What you will do

• Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the rule making activities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Plans, administers and coordinates the development of effective, understandable, and enforceable regulations that meet the needs of the regulated industry.
• Advises agency officials on the formulation of broad regulatory policy in area(s) of expertise, particularly as related to the development and issuance of regulations.
• Prepares statements for the signature of senior management on issues concerning regulatory policy, regulation development and interpretation of existing regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 09/18/2026 Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position (as listed in this vacancy announcement above) will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your score from the required assessment(s).

The application review process will be conducted in multiple stages: Eligibility Consideration: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review your application and supporting documentation to determine it is complete, meets the two (2) page resume limit and meets the eligibility requirements for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications: Then, the Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job requirements and qualifications.

Assessment and Rating Process: This vacancy will use the following assessment(s): Structured Resume Next, the Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your technical qualifications based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your resume, questionnaire, and assessment documentation as related to the duties and competencies of this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You need not respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of these competencies.

Organizational Awareness Policy Development Oral Communication Written Communication This assessment and rating process will determine your quality category for referral.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best-qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: Employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.

To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Referral Consideration: If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview, review of requested work samples, etc. Failure to comply with any of the additional assessment requirements will result in removal from further consideration.

Documents you must provide

• At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed.
• A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.
• USAJobs - What to Include USAJobs - Page Limit Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Transcripts and Professional Licensure: If the position has an education or licensure requirement or you are qualifying based on education, unofficial transcripts or a list of courses and a copy of your professional license must be provided.
• See the Qualifications and Education Requirements section of this announcement.
• Current and Former Federal Employees: To verify your eligibility and status, you must submit your most recent SF-50 showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• The SF-50 must also show the following: Full position title; Pay Plan, Series, Grade, & Step; Position Occupied; Tenure code; and Service Computation Date (SCD).
• If you are applying for a higher grade, the SF-50 provided must also demonstrate you meet time-in-grade.
• NOTE: Annual pay adjustment and award SF-50s normally do not show time-in-grade is met.
• Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted to show all the required information.
• Learn more on the USAJOBS SF-50 Help Page.
• Current Federal Employees: To receive due weight for performance appraisals and incentives, provide a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months of application) showing rating received.
• Incentives received and accomplishments may be listed in your resume instead of on a separate document.
• CTAP: If you are a surplus or displaced HHS employee, please submit supporting documentation (e.g., a Certification of Expected Separation, separation notice, RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal, SF-50 for RIF separation, etc.) and your most recent performance appraisal.
• To be selected under CTAP, you must be found well-qualified for this position and have a current performance appraisal rating of at least "Fully Successful".
• See the How You Will Be Evaluated section for the agency's definition of well-qualified.
• Learn more on the USAJOBS Career Transition Assistance Site

What to expect next

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 09/18/2026), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible, or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email notice confirming that your submission was successful. You will receive additional application status updates by email and through USAJOBS as the process unfolds. How to check your application status and understand what each status means.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

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Additional information

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are optional and will not be scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: We may make additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS.

There is no option to opt-out as your information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of HHS.

Pre-employment physical: No Drug testing: No License: No Mobility agreement: No Immunization: No Bargaining Unit: No If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 09/18/2026) 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. Political Appointees FAQ - OPM 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: *** Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.

To demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (09/18/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered.

You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the hiring process.