Health Scientist (Informatics)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Health Scientist (Informatics) assesses, designs, tests, implements, and evaluates health information technology and systems supporting public health programs. The work includes data management, exchange, interoperability, and system improvement; providing technical consultation and analytical support on complex informatics issues; conducting research and evaluating emerging technologies; and developing recommendations and communicating findings to stakeholders and senior leadership. The position also plans and manages informatics projects and work activities, sets priorities and schedules, provides technical direction to staff and teams, evaluates performance, and supports workforce development and continuous improvement. The role includes 20% supervisory duties.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A bachelor's or graduate/higher-level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work; the degree must be from an educational program accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when obtained.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including all specified public health coordination, evidence-based informatics policy and resource allocation, and public health program implementation experience.
• Meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Meet suitability requirements for federal employment and successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
• Candidates must demonstrate or show potential to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position's 20% supervisory duties.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, test, implement, and evaluate health information technology and systems supporting public health programs, including data management, exchange, interoperability, and system improvement.
• Provide technical consultation and analytical support on complex health informatics issues.
• Conduct research, evaluate emerging technologies, develop recommendations, and communicate findings to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Plan and manage health informatics projects and work activities; establish priorities and schedules.
• Provide technical direction to staff and teams, evaluate performance, and support workforce development and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate public health programs, policies, and health informatics initiatives with diverse organizations, government agencies, and international partners.
• Analyze and influence public health policy and resource allocation decisions through evidence-based health informatics strategies.
• Implement public health program policies and initiatives focused on health informatics and applying data to improve public health outcomes.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Incentives may be authorized, potentially including moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior