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Legislative Analyst
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Rockville, MD $144K – $187K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.
What You'll Do
- →As a Legislative Liaison, you will: Review proposed legislation in assigned program areas, analyzing such proposals in light of HHS and Administration policies and objectives.
- →Gather cost estimates and formulate position and issue papers for the consideration of the Assistant Secretary and/or the Deputy Assistant Secretary.
- →Draft speeches or talking points and other summarizing materials for use by the Legislative Director, the Assistant Secretary and/or the Deputy Secretary; prepare correspondence dealing with substantive SAMHSA programs and legislative matters.
- →Prepare special project reports, including legislative bill analyses or comparisons, health program budget analyses and impact statements.
- →Advise top Department officials on the views of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use on mandatory health policy and program matters.
- →Discuss problems and issues arising from assigned programmatic areas.
- →Provide information and technical assistance on SAMHSA's legislative program to Members of Congress, Congressional Committees and Committee staff and represent the Department's interests in meeting with Congressional staff on departmental legislative initiatives.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
- ✓Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.
- ✓Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 959d9f9e-fa62-4187-99fe-76c42c715253
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