POLICY DIRECTOR, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine
Position Type
The Policy Director will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on policy issues, drafting and reviewing policy documents, coordinating and collaborating with other government agencies, and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership.
General Description
- Conduct scholarly literature review, data analysis, and report preparation
- Perform data analysis to extract scientific knowledge and information related to biomedical research
- Present analysis results providing writing, editing, and health care & policy expertise for information dissemination within VA-ORD
- Prepare journal article briefs, detailed briefs or reports of the policy impact of VA research on clinical care, implementation review, and publications related to Health Systems Research portfolios
- Communicate with nationwide leaders within clinical, research and operational areas of VA
- Track ongoing research that uses Veteran data in the VA and perform comparative evaluation studies with other national and international research performances and outcomes
- Summarize and compile substantive research information for publication and dissemination in multiple channels
- Provide subject matter expertise (SME) for various activities including project management, formatting and proof-reading dissemination materials, and communicating among partners
Required Skills
- Masters Degree
- Over 5 years of writing/editing experience
Required Education
A Doctoral Degree is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise Financial Accountability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.