Director, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above. Current active-duty PHS officers must have served or be serving in an O6 billet/position. A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a medical, health, or allied science field is required.

• Degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences from an accredited institution.
• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading the development, application, and advancement of health statistics, population health measurement, survey methodology, vital statistics, health data systems, statistical research, or related quantitative sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of large, complex statistical, scientific, public health, or data-driven organizations.
• Experience dealing effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, and national/international organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

Serves as the Director of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the nation's principal health statistics agency.

• Provides executive leadership, strategic vision, and scientific direction for the collection, analysis, dissemination, and modernization of the nation's health and vital statistics.
• Directs a broad portfolio of statistical science programs, including national health surveys, vital statistics, health data systems, statistical methodology, and research initiatives.
• Serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on health statistics.
• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of statistical policies, data standards, and innovative approaches to strengthen the nation's public health data infrastructure.
• Provides executive oversight for strategic planning, organizational management, workforce leadership, resource allocation, and program evaluation.
• Represents CDC and HHS on national and international health statistics and data policy matters.
• Engages with high-level government officials, scientific communities, and the public to advance health statistics.

U.S. citizenship required.

• Background security investigation required if not previously completed.
• Appointment subject to successful completion of background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• E-Verify: Documentation presented for Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
• Direct deposit of federal salary required.
• A 2-year trial period may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
• Drug screening required.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42; does not confer competitive service entitlement.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal employees and their families.
• Learn more about federal benefits at the OPM website.

This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42; open to all qualified U.S. citizens, including active-duty PHS officers.

• No previous federal experience is required.
• This appointment does not confer entitlement to a competitive service position but may provide MSPB appeal rights.
• Resumes must not exceed 2 pages; use the official application portal Resume Builder to develop your federal resume.
• If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES) within the last 5 years, you must disclose this to the Human Resources Office and submit SF-50.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by an accredited organization to determine equivalency.
• For questions, contact HHS HELPDESK at [email protected].
• Address: CDC-IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30333.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation's premier public health agency, dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. As a global leader in public health, CDC relies on accurate health statistics to inform policy and practice. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the principal health statistics agency, providing critical data on the health of the U.S. Population. This role offers the opportunity to lead NCHS and shape the future of health statistics, working at the forefront of public health data modernization.