This position is located in the Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of External Affairs (OEA), Legislative Affairs Staff (LAS), under the Deputy Director for Intergovernmental and External Affairs (DDIEA). The Legislative Affairs Staff serves as the principal IHS organizational component responsible for legislative and congressional relations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Serves as a senior advisor and technical authority on complex legislative and congressional matters affecting IHS programs, authorities, operations, resources, and the delivery of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Assesses proposed legislation for foreseeable impacts on Agency programs, policies, procedures, regulations, operations, resources, and existing statutory authorities.
Develops recommendations regarding appropriate Agency courses of action on complex or sensitive legislative issues after coordinating with IHS Headquarters offices, Area Offices, program officials, subject matter experts, HHS officials, and other appropriate Federal partners. Prepares or coordinates legislative implementation plans for enacted legislation affecting IHS and monitors Agency actions associated with implementation.
Serves as a principal point of coordination for legislative and congressional matters involving congressional offices and committees, HHS, OMB, the White House, other Federal agencies, IHS Headquarters offices, and IHS Area Office associated with implementation.
There are no education requirements.
Arlene.Big@ihs.gov · (240)463-1740
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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