Public Health Analyst (Extramural)

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, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Public Health Analyst (Extramural) administers and oversees extramural grants, cooperative agreements, Inter/Intra Agency Agreements (IAAs), and contracts, including pre-award and post-award activities, monitoring, and technical evaluation. The role exercises approval authority for authorized expenditures and performs assigned budget-related duties.

The analyst evaluates and implements public health policies, programs, and initiatives by monitoring program performance, conducting site visits, and providing technical guidance to improve effectiveness. The position coordinates program operations and provides technical assistance to federal, state, local, and international partners on public health program implementation, funding, and administrative requirements. It also develops and promotes public health programs and strategies through planning, stakeholder engagement, information dissemination, and evaluation of program needs and outcomes. The employee must obtain and maintain COR Level II certification.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience administering complex extramural grants, cooperative agreements, IAAs, and contracts in support of public health programs, including serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Experience evaluating public health programs and recommending improvements to enhance performance and effectiveness.
• Experience providing technical assistance to recipients or stakeholders on public health program requirements, policies, and funding processes.
• Experience developing and implementing public health program policies, strategies, or operational guidance to support organizational objectives.
• Experience exercising approval authority for authorized expenditures and other budget-related decisions consistent with state/local public health program operational procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit organizations engaged in public health or other 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 of and skill in applying administrative or analytical methods and techniques for working within a public health or related organization and carrying out program functions.
• Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain a COR Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and oversight of extramural grants, cooperative agreements, Inter/Intra Agency Agreements (IAAs), and contracts, including pre-award, post-award, monitoring, and technical evaluation.
• Exercise approval authority for authorized expenditures and perform assigned budget-related duties.
• Evaluate and implement public health policies, programs, and initiatives by monitoring program performance, conducting site visits, and providing technical guidance.
• Coordinate program operations and provide technical assistance to federal, state, local, and international partners on public health program implementation, funding, and administrative requirements.
• Develop and promote public health programs and strategies through program planning, stakeholder engagement, information dissemination, and evaluation of program needs and outcomes.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to multiple factors and funds availability; possible incentives 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed