International Policy Analyst

Duties 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.

Requirements

• Qualifications for the International Policy Analyst position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series require meeting the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/20/2026:
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience in Leading or coordinating programs to include working with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Analyzing international policy or regulatory issues and recommending an appropriate course of action.

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated.

The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program, Office of Policy and International Engagement (OPIE)/Office of International Engagement. The Office of International Engagement (OIE) advises leadership on international matters impacting HFP. This includes leading international food safety and nutrition issues, policy, and priorities for HFP.