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Health Scientist

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

📍 Atlanta, Georgia 💰 $133007 – $172915/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $133007 – $172915/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Few
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-10-26
Application Deadline: 2026-11-02

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, 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

As a(n) Health Scientist, you will: Direct program monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure evaluation approaches are appropriately designed, methodologically rigorous, and responsive to program and stakeholder needs. Lead collaborative monitoring and evaluation studies involving internal and external stakeholders to assess public health programs and ensure study activities meet applicable data collection, privacy, and approval requirements.

Communicate evaluation results to diverse internal and external audiences and advises leadership on changes to programs, policies, strategic initiatives, or resource priorities based on evaluation findings. Advise program officials and partners on resolving significant evaluation challenges and promotes effective application of evaluation practices across public health programs.

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 $133007 – $172915/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 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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