Management Analyst
Provides specialized FOIA and Privacy Act support while researching, writing, and editing science-based communications for NIH audiences. Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least five years of specialized experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with disclosure laws and policies.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Independently process FOIA and Privacy Act requests, including correspondence, memoranda, document redaction, response letters, and administrative appeals support.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate information for request responses; apply FOIA, Privacy Act, DHHS regulations, NIH policies, disclosure laws, and relevant court decisions.
- Review requests and documents to determine whether information may be released, including sensitive commercial, financial, personal, investigative, and deliberative materials.
- Coordinate information requests with other offices, attorneys, management, NIH staff, members of the public, and external organizations.
- Manage FOIA email correspondence and use automated tracking systems to monitor requests and ensure timely resolution.
- Research, write, fact-check, edit, and revise science-based communications materials for NIH, OCPL, and diverse audiences.
- Develop articles, research summaries, newsletter contributions, factsheets, brochures, website content, reports, and end-of-year summary publications.
- Conduct scientific literature research and interviews with subject matter experts; attend relevant seminars and presentations.
- Draft materials for editorial clearance, apply style guidelines, incorporate feedback, and maintain records of source materials, interviews, drafts, and final products.
- Present complex scientific concepts clearly for audiences including the public, Congress, media, industry, and healthcare professionals.
- Attend staff, team, strategy, and calendar-planning meetings as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Governmental Affairs, Public Policy, or a related field.
- At least five years of specialized experience; seven years preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to exercise initiative and work independently.
- Knowledge of FOIA, the Privacy Act, DHHS FOIA regulations, NIH policy, and applicable court decisions.
- Ability to research and interpret scientific literature, regulations, policies, procedures, and legal precedents.
Software
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Internet research tools
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) match up to 5%
- Educational benefits for career growth
- Employee referral bonus
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, parking, dependent care, and transportation
Skills
Foia, Privacy Act, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Research, Policy Research, Scientific Literature, Fact-Checking, Document Redaction, Records Management, Written Communication
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