Dr. Melnick has worked as a consultant since 1997 with a strong emphasis on projects related to the collection, compilation and reporting of statistical material and a particular focus on Health statistics. He was on the staff of the Congressional Research Service from 1975 to 1990. The National Science Foundation from 1990 to 1997 during which time he served as Director, Science Resources Studies Division and also was detailed to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [1992 to 1996] to set up and run the new Office of Applied Studies. Dr. Melnick is a member of Academy Health, the American Public Health Association, the American Statistical Association and the American Political Science Association.
A brief overview| Year | Activity | Comments |
| 1997 to present | Dan Melnick Research | Dr. Melnick retired from federal service in 1997 and started Dan Melnick Research—the parent company of Melnick Research Associates at that time. Since then he as consulted for a range of federal agencies and private organizations |
| 1975 to 1997 | United States Government | Dr. Melnick worked for the United States government from 1975 to 1997. His assignments included senior staff positions at the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, the US Congressional Joint Economic Committee, the National Science Foundation and the US Public Health Service [where he led the Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]. Dr. Melnick was a member of the Senior Executive Service. Each of these assignments related to the work of the federal statistical system, either as an analyst of its operations, a user of its data or an administrator of one of its programs. |
| 1970-1975 | University of Maryland, College Park | Assistant Professor of Government on the faculty specializing in empirical methodology and comparative studies. |
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