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As a Public Health Analyst (Policy & Issues Management), you will: Independently develop projects to identify, review, and analyze complex and highly visible actions such as public health legislation, Executive directives, Departmental policy issuances and voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups. Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units within CDC including other national and international organizations. Develop new public health programmatic initiatives and assesses issues of importance to the mission and activities of the program. Identify strategic programmatic areas in need of strengthening as well as new areas for program development. Serve as a principal advisor and provide leadership on strategic planning for the organization, and when designated, represent the organization at meetings, conferences, or presentations. Respond to Congressional/Executive Branch inquiries and correspondence requesting information regarding CDC strategies, programs, and responses to health problems; data; and, general information requested about health problems. Develop materials to explain programs to the general public and to specific groups including; Congressional staff, Legislative committees and subcommittees, State policy makers, Departmental and other Executive branch officials.

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ: US Citizenship required. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (http://www.sss.gov). May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared. CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number. Direct deposit is required. One-year probationary period may be required. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid: No PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement: No This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level, which must include the following experience: planning, formulating, analyzing, evaluating, and/or implementing program policies for domestic or international public health programs. 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.

$112015.0 to $145617.0/PA

Full-Time