Data Scientist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Salary: $112556 – $146325/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-10-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-06

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Readiness and Response, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Data Scientist, you will use your knowledge of and experience with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to optimize business results and customer experience by: Plan and execute advanced data science projects applying statistical, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining, and geospatial analysis methods to public health surveillance, research, administrative, and nontraditional data sources.

Acquire, assess, and manage complex spatial and epidemiologic datasets, including evaluation of data quality, standards, bias, limitations, and scientific validity. Develop and maintain geospatial datasets, maps, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical products to identify geographic trends, population health patterns, emerging threats, resource gaps, and areas of elevated risk.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Contact

ASKOHR@hhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 – $146325/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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