Supervisory Epidemiologist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

17d

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC), Cancer Surveillance Branch (CSB), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Supervisory Epidemiologist leads the branch’s activities and advances cancer surveillance, prevention, and control objectives. The role directs research and epidemiologic studies using NPCR and other data, advises DCPC leadership, coordinates with external partners, and represents the division at meetings and conferences. The position also supervises staff through subordinate team leaders, oversees resources and performance, and ensures compliance with employment, security, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• 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 the degree was obtained.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service, including all of the following: providing expert technical advice, consultation, and authoritative guidance on complex programmatic and operational matters; evaluating complex programs, projects, or initiatives with organization-wide impact; conducting comprehensive analyses of organizational, administrative, or program operations and advising senior leadership; and collaborating with senior officials, management, and internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement policies, resolve complex issues, and achieve objectives.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• If using foreign education to meet requirements, provide an evaluation establishing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program, or evidence of full credit for the courses at a U.S.-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee Cancer Surveillance Branch activities, establishing goals, policies, and procedures to advance cancer surveillance, prevention, and control objectives.
• Direct the cancer surveillance research agenda and epidemiologic studies using NPCR and other data to assess cancer incidence, mortality, disparities, and the quality and patterns of patient care.
• Coordinate with federal agencies, universities, national standard setters, state surveillance leaders, and other partners to improve cancer registry operations, electronic reporting, and surveillance program evaluation.
• Advise DCPC leadership on cancer surveillance policy and program planning, develop guidance for states, and identify training, management, and evaluation needs through consultations and site visits.
• Plan national and regional NPCR meetings, represent DCPC at scientific conferences, and prepare publications communicating findings on cancer surveillance, registry operations, and patient care.
• Supervise staff through subordinate team leaders; assign priorities, manage resources, evaluate performance and program effectiveness, address personnel matters, and ensure fair employment practices and compliance with security and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families. Potential incentives, if authorized, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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