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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: 2026-11-06
Application Deadline: 2026-11-13

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

As a Health Scientist, you will: Plans and conducts scientific studies/ surveys or projects to identify and solve public health problems. Evaluates multidisciplinary public health projects and initiatives, including establishing objectives, performance measures, methodologies, timelines, and evaluation strategies to achieve program goals. Analyzes and interprets complex scientific, epidemiological, and health-related data.

Applies established quantitative and qualitative methods to assess public health issues, evaluate outcomes, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Consult on scientific and technical issues. Provides technical advice and assistance to national, state, and local health agencies and to various other organizations. Communicates information to various audiences. Prepares scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication.

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.

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 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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