The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Supervisory Data Scientist, GS-1560-15, to serve as a Branch Chief in the Predict Division. This announcement is open to all US citizens.
As a Supervisory Data Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
- Direct the activities of multiple teams that are developing and implementing advanced computational models to simulate and forecast disease transmission processes and estimate key epidemic parameters from data
- Establish vision, goals, priorities, and performance standards of the organization
- Provide expert consultation and advice to Division and Center Directors in computational epidemiology and the application of sound statistical and epidemiological principles in the analysis of public health data
- Collaborate with leaders and scientists from CIOs across CDC to integrate CFA’s modeling and simulation activities into regular practice
- Demonstrate expertise and attention to detail while leading high-profile modeling projects with real-world impacts
Promote the use of state-of-the-art technology, enterprise-grade software development practices, and advanced modeling workflows that embrace open science while ensuring the scientific integrity, reproducibility, and validity of the outputs.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit complete application packages online in USAJOBS – Job Announcement by the application deadline of March 15, 2023. Refer to the Required Documents section of the vacancy announcement to ensure all required documents are submitted.
