Health Scientist

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

📍 Atlanta, Georgia 💰 $112556 – $146325/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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: 2026-09-23
Application Deadline: 2026-09-29

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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 75 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 Health Scientist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Initiating, planning, organizing, executing, monitoring, controling, and closing IT projects throughout the project life cycle using EPLC and SDLC methodologies.

Supporting enterprise data management systems; developing and implementing project management procedures, protocols, and templates for maintaining data management and analytical tools, systems, and platforms. Developing and deploying knowledge management, project management, and decision support tools, models, and procedures to achieve situational awareness.

Providing technical advice and scientific guidance to national, state, and local health agencies and partner organizations. Leading collaboration across CDC, HHS, federal agencies, and external partners. Communicating findings through technical reports and presentations

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 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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