Public Health Analyst (Deputy Director)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), in Atlanta, Georgia. The Public Health Analyst (Deputy Director) provides strategic and operational leadership for national and international adolescent health programs, including planning, policy development, budgeting, and program implementation. The position advises senior leadership on strategic planning, performance management, evaluation, resource allocation, and organizational improvement.

The Deputy Director supervises staff, assigns and prioritizes work, manages performance, and supports employee development, training, and EEO compliance. The role leads management analyses, identifies program gaps and emerging priorities, and recommends policies, organizational structures, staffing, and operational improvements aligned with agency goals.

Applicants must meet the stated basic qualifications and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. The position requires U.S. citizenship and is subject to applicable federal employment, background investigation, and qualification requirements. A financial disclosure statement and probationary or trial period may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet applicable time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices used by public, private, or nonprofit organizations engaged in public health or health-related activities.
• Knowledge of methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
• Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
• Knowledge and skill in applying administrative or analytical methods and techniques within a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.
• Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, including all five specified areas: leading division-wide adolescent and school health program management and operations; providing senior leaders strategic public health guidance; directing multidisciplinary teams and external partnerships; overseeing policy, procedures, and performance management; and applying public health, organizational strategy, and evaluation expertise.
• Applicants must document exact employment dates and, for part-time work, hours per week. Experience outside the employee’s official series and grade level must be supported by appropriate documentation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization or credited through an accredited U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for national and international adolescent health programs, including planning, policy development, budgeting, and program implementation.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic planning, performance management, evaluation, resource allocation, and organizational improvement.
• Supervise staff, assign and prioritize work, manage performance, and support employee development, training, and EEO compliance.
• Lead management analyses, identify program gaps and emerging priorities, and recommend policies, organizational structures, staffing, and operational improvements aligned with agency goals.
• Lead division-wide management and operations for adolescent and school health programs, including strategic planning, budgeting, contracts, workforce management, and administrative operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance to senior agency leaders on public health science, policy, planning, and program implementation.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and external partnerships to strengthen school health programs and improve youth health outcomes.
• Oversee policies, procedures, and performance management to ensure compliance, effective resource use, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Apply public health, organizational strategy, and evaluation expertise to guide decisions, assess program effectiveness, and promote safe, supportive school environments.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentives may be authorized subject to factors including funding availability; possible incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed