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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 (Issues Management) you will: Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop and edit written communication to 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 public health issues. Provide analysis and synthesis in support of those responsible for answering Congressional and constituent requests, including controlled correspondence and other immediate requests that are highly sensitive and complex, and ensure that responses are consistent with the organization's mission and goals. Prepare and oversee the writing and communications of publications and information about activities and mission which build mutual understanding between the unit and relevant publics. Build linkages and foster joint projects of mutual interest within the unit and throughout CDC/ATSDR and with partners, communities, and national and international organizations. Represent the unit and establish the unit as a primary and credible source of information regarding policies, activities, and issues related to the CDC/ATSDR core business. Ensures consistent and timely translation of policies and positions on key issues to external audiences. In collaboration with CDC/Washington, OFR and others. Oversees special projects and/or initiatives by analyzing problems, issues, or agency program and polices to address complex situations or to improve policies or procedures related to correspondence and document management. Use risk management principles to analyze policy matters and public health issues on public health correspondence and documents. Inventory, track, summarize and disseminate critical information and progress reports for coordination across CDC. Management review and clearance of critical agency correspondence, documents, and responses, including Reports to Congress and responses to HHS and White House Data calls. Work independently or lead informal work teams to organize and direct activities, set and monitor objectives, and provide advice, guidance and direction. Cultivates and maintains relationships with other organizational units within CDC including other national centers, and offices within the CDC Immediate Office of the Director including CDC Washington, OFR, and others; other Federal agencies and quasi-governmental groups such as the CDC Foundation; and other key partners including national and international organizations. At the direction of senior leadership, develops new programmatic initiatives and assesses issues of importance to the mission and public health goals of the program. When designated, represents the Office at meetings, conferences, or presentations. Keeps senior management informed of developments that are relevant and have an impact on existing/proposed programs and relationships. Keeps abreast of emerging issues and activities at CDC, state and local health agencies, national NGOs and related government organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 is required. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see 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. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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 15, 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. Qualifications 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 GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: analyzing complex public health issues and developing responses to inquiries from internal and external partners, developing materials for briefings/meetings, and drafting responses for leadership and interagency requests for information. 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 Additional Information Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and: May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy This position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/telework/ The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace if declared a drug-testing position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Incentives: Relocation incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid. PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).