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Duties

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated. This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations. Computer Scientist (Data Scientist): Grades GS-7 through GS-15 Computer Scientist (Informatics): Grades GS-7 through GS-15 Duties may include but are not limited to: Conducting advanced data analysis and designs highly complex algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods. Producing static and interactive data visualizations to communicate findings to internal and external audiences. Performing data science work that requires extraction of knowledge from various surveillance systems and programs that are structured or unstructured. Coordinating the efforts of other professionals, technical specialists within the agency, other government agencies and industry pursuing various research and development projects involved in the public healthcare-related field. Preparing comprehensive reports that include discussion of substantive issues related to data science methodology for public health surveillance. Preparing materials for presentations to other scientific staff and to federal, state, and local health program managers; and other health officials and health-related

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Degree: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Minimum Qualifications: GS-7: At least 1 year of graduate-level education OR Superior academic achievement (See Education section) OR Data Scientist: At least 1year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing data science work requiring the application of data mining techniques, statistical analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and analytics OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting with gathering data to develop approaches for strengthening the standardization and utility of national health information systems OR A combination of education & experience GS-9: At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting in the development of experimental design approaches to validate finding or test hypotheses; and partnering with researchers and subject matter experts in continuous improvement processes impacting data quality OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing specific and limited portions of a study, design, research project, experiment, test, and/or other specific technical or scientific tasks related to public health informatics OR A combination of education & experience GS-11: At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing experiments, testing hypotheses, and building scalable data science models; and conducting data analysis and designing algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results, and performing specific operations relative to an experiment, study, design, or research project OR A combination of education & experience GS-12: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience developing software systems, high-speed computing systems, real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling and data analysis for public health informatics OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing, developing, programming, documenting, maintaining, managing, and securing a public health system GS-13: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience analyzing and validating software applications to solve computer requirements related to public health informatics OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience analyzing and validating software applications to solve computer requirements related to public health informatics GS-14: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience developing and presenting information and reports to project partners, peers, and other parties regarding technical results from public health data OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience researching, developing, testing, or deploying technology relating to automation and human factors, computer science, data analytics, machine learning, sensors, or other technologies involving public health informatics GS-15: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience implementing cloud services from authorized providers including the ability to architect, deploy, configure, integrate, secure, authorize, and operationalize various infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS), and other as-a-service capabilities OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience advising senior leadership on issues, risks, and challenges related to development, testing or deployment of emerging technologies; and providing recommendations and/or strategic direction for decision-makers regarding public health solutions Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on a bachelor's degree with one of the following:

1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
   • 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
   • 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.

Contacts

• Address Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Direct Hire Authority 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]