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Duties

As a Health Policy and Issues Management Officer you will: The incumbent provides an effective planning, policy, budgeting, legislative, and regulatory framework for the National Center's programs Works with the Director in the formulation and/or prioritization of program goals, objectives, and broad operating policies. Advances program objectives through application of sound planning and evaluation concepts and practices, and recommends meaningful changes in planning, including the need for legislation which results in the improvement of the National Center's activities. Serves as goal planning advisor to the Director and provides theoretical and practical guidance regarding the application of complex, multi-functional, multi-layered goal planning, strategic leadership, analytical goals, objectives, issues, processes, and procedures related to programs and accomplishments of programmatic activities. In consultation with members of the senior program management staff, prepares short (1-3 year) and long-range (3-10 year) goals, objectives, and operational plans for carrying out the National Center's mission. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates individual long- and short-term plans for their impact and contribution to the National Center's and CDC's long-range plans. As a principal advisor on legislative matters, keeps management informed of legislative developments that have an impact on existing and/or proposed programs, agency relationships, state and local governments, national non-governmental organizations, etc. Reviews and analyzes Federal legislation, regulations, and program descriptions pertaining to public health, advising National Center management and staff, as appropriate. Directs the development and preparation of congressional testimony, bill reports, and responses to requests for information. Negotiates changes through the clearance process, ensuring clarity and attention to broad policy issues. Directs the review and correction of transcripts from congressional hearings and the provision of informResponsible for identifying program areas in need of strengthening, and new areas of program development based on program planning and evaluation data and on new or revised legislation, executive directives, departmental policy issuances, shifts in mandated projects, variations in funding and staffing sources, etc., which effect National Centers public health programs and issues. ation requested or promised for the record.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing advice on development, and coordination of budgeting, planning, policy, evaluation, legislative, executive and regulatory activities. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER-OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]