Health Scientist

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, Office of Laboratory Systems and Response, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Health Scientist provides scientific and technical leadership for complex public health programs and works with partners across government, academia, international organizations, and other sectors. The role involves analyzing scientific, programmatic, and policy issues; preparing executive-level reports and recommendations; and leading strategic planning and continuous improvement to support public health priorities and organizational goals.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet federal time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• A bachelor's or graduate/higher-level degree with a major study in an academic field related to medicine, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the position; the degree must be from an educational program accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when the degree was obtained.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, including all of the following: providing senior scientific and technical leadership for complex national and international public health programs, initiatives, and projects; analyzing scientific, programmatic, and policy issues and developing evidence-based recommendations for executive-level decisions and organizational priorities; and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with public- and private-sector partners to coordinate public health activities and resolve complex issues.
• Applicants must document experience clearly and specifically, including exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time experience.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Applicants may be considered if they expect to complete qualifying education within nine months of application, but the education must be completed successfully before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-agency and intergovernmental partnerships with federal agencies, state and local health departments, international organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to address public health priorities and achieve shared program objectives.
• Conduct scientific and programmatic analyses of policies, procedures, projects, and initiatives, including assessing potential effects on public health outcomes and organizational resources.
• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement for complex public health programs by establishing priorities, monitoring performance measures, identifying deficiencies, developing corrective actions, and implementing approaches responsive to changing public health needs.
• Provide senior scientific and technical leadership for complex national and international public health programs, initiatives, and projects.
• Analyze scientific, programmatic, and policy issues and develop evidence-based recommendations to support executive-level decisions and organizational priorities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with federal, state, local, international, academic, and private-sector partners to coordinate public health activities and resolve complex issues.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential incentives, if authorized and subject to funding and other factors, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave based on prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

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