The National Center for Health Statistics Has Three Openings in Its Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is enhancing its statistical expertise and is seeking exceptional candidates for three positions in the Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff (SRSDS), Office of Research and Methodology (ORM). SRSDS, which contains the largest group of research statisticians in NCHS, conducts statistical research and technical assistance relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific communities. Recent work includes redesign of NCHS surveys, methods for modeling and analyzing survey data, small-area estimation, combining information from multiple data sources, quality control, statistical disclosure limitation and protection of confidentiality, handling missing data, and statistical computing. The three positions are described briefly below, together with links for more information and application procedures. The positions are open to qualified U.S. citizens and non-citizens under various hiring mechanisms.
NCHS is the principal health statistics agency in the United States. Its mission is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the health of the American people.
NCHS is a unique public resource for health information and a critical element of public health and health policy.
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Mathematical Statistician. Annual salary range: $74,872 – $115,742
Conducts statistical research and technical assistance relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific communities. Disseminates work via presentations and publications.
Title 5, General Schedule, Public Jobs (open to all U.S. Citizens):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331149300 (closes December 12, 2012)
Title 5, General Schedule, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331179600 (closes December 12, 2012)
Title 42 Service Fellowship (open to all U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents with work authorizations):
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_mathematical_statistics.htm (closes December 14, 2012)
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Mathematical Statistician (confidentiality). Annual salary range: $105,211 – $136,771
Conducts statistical research and technical assistance on a variety of issues and problems, particularly those relating to statistical disclosure limitation and protection of confidentiality in design, analysis, and dissemination for data systems in NCHS and elsewhere. Disseminates work via presentations and publications.
Title 5, General Schedule, Public Jobs (open to all U.S. Citizens): https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331148400 (closes December 20, 2012)
Title 5, General Schedule, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331148300 (closes December 20, 2012)
Title 42 Senior Service Fellowship (open to all U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents with work authorizations):
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_mathematical_statistics_confidentiality.htm
(closes December 21, 2012)
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Chief of SRSDS. Annual salary range: $123,758 – $199,700 Develops and directs a program of statistical research, technical assistance, presentations, and publications relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific communities. Directs the staff of SRSDS and conducts individual research, technical assistance, and dissemination of work via presentations and publications. Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with outside researchers and professional associations. Works with other ORM leaders to consider issues and develop programs relevant to ORM and NCHS as a whole.
Title 42 Distinguished Consultant (open to U.S. Citizens and non-citizens):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/329860900 (closes December 11, 2012)
Further information:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/supervisory_mathematical_statistician.htm
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**CDC/NCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.**