Public Health Analyst (Policy & Issues Management)

Job ID : HHS-CDC-MP-25-12562995

Date Posted : 10/3/24

Location : Atlanta, Georgia

Department : Department of Health and Human Services

Agency : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

SubAgency : GHC-DGHT-STRATEGY, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH

Salary Range: $109278.0 to $142065.0/PA

Open Period: 10/3/24 to 10/17/24

Series & Grade: 0685-- GS--13/13

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Hiring Paths: DISABILITY, FED-COMPETITIVE, FED-TRANSITION, LAND, MSPOUSE, PEACE, VET

Additional Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

AGENCY MARKETING STATEMENT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 75 years, we have put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health. In addition, CDC also has a critical preparedness and response mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. CDC's 24/7 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as CDC responds to emergencies worldwide. Every CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. CDC offers exciting and dynamic opportunities in Public Health with global impact. Examine how you can use your talent, training, and passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Please visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

DUTIES

SUMMARY

As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Public Health Analyst (Policy & Issues Management) you will: Identify public health policy needs (e.g. legislation) and coordinates the preparation of strategies and proposals in response to those needs to promote the achievement of public health goals. Conduct extensive research including reviewing data from public health and other sources. Ensure consistent and timely translation of policies and position on key issues to external audiences. Work with partners and others in the organization to ensure proper coordination of and analysis of national state activities in support of the organization's mission and goals and represents the organization in policy and planning discussions within CDC and with external partners. Keep senior management informed of developments that are relevant and have an impact on existing/proposed programs and relationships. Research, gather, compile and produce materials for use in briefings, meetings, and hearings, as well as for speeches, presentations, and other products describing public health issues as well as working with OD/Center/Program Office Directors and managers in achieving objectives and resolving sometimes complex problems that involve the media, the public, Congress or interest groups; or involve negotiation with other CDC components or agencies of the DHHS, or other organizations.

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