This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Laboratory Systems 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.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Health Scientist, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Providing scientific leadership for public health research and program development by serving as a recognized expert, developing policies and objectives, advising on research design, and leading scientific initiatives that support national systems for monitoring public health capacity and performance.
Designing, implementing, and evaluating complex public health studies and scientific projects by identifying health system problems, analyzing epidemiologic and statistical data, conducting major studies, and recommending evidence-based solutions to improve public health systems.
Coordinating scientific collaborations and provide technical consultation by advising scientists and program staff, supporting study design and methodology, collaborating with federal, state, local, and private organizations, and providing technical assistance on public health capacity and performance measurement.
Disseminating scientific findings and oversee program activities by preparing scientific publications and technical reports, presenting research findings to professional audiences, serving as a technical consultant on scientific contracts, and supervising staff responsible for public health research and program operations.
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.
This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $133007 – $172915/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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