Epidemiologist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services

📍 Spokane, Washington 💰 $126432 – $164366/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Spokane, Washington
Salary: $126432 – $164366/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Few
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-22
Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The duty location for this position is Spokane, WA.

Key Responsibilities

As an Epidemiologist, you will: Lead the design, development, and execution of complex epidemiological studies and health surveillance activities to identify occupational health risks, evaluate disease and injury trends, and assess the effectiveness of prevention strategies for worker populations.

Provide technical leadership and expert consultation in data science, including the management, analysis, and interpretation of structured and unstructured datasets; develop innovative analytic approaches, statistical methodologies, and data visualization products to support occupational health research and decision-making. Develop recommendations to prevent, mitigate, and control workplace health risks and occupational exposures.

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 $126432 – $164366/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 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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