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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is at the heart of a national effort to create a modern, integrated, response-ready public health infrastructure to help protect communities from emerging and future health challenges. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized direct hire authority (DHA) to the CDC to fill mission-critical occupations rapidly.

CDC DHA positions are listed on USAJobs.gov as public notices and some are open for multiple U.S. locations, telework, and remote work. Each job posting functions as a repository of applications. Applications from this résumé database may periodically be referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants’ status will not be updated. See below to learn more about available CDC immediate hire occupations and process.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower GS level for which they are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work 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.

For specific occupational series qualifications, see descriptions linked below in How to Apply section.

How to Apply

Listed below are the occupational series, positions, and grade levels available for immediate hiring through this initiative. To apply, select from one of the following USAJobs Public Notices. Read the selected Public Notice in full to familiarize yourself with all the announcement details before clicking Apply. In the selected USAJOBS announcements, you will find information about the position and application process. For step-by-step instructions on navigating the application process, see the Direct Hiring Authority Application Guide.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the position grade level and series. Click on the specific occupation you are applying for to review the primary duties, specialized experience for each grade level, and competencies related to the position.

Data Modernization Initiative Public Notices

Data Modernization Initiative public notices will close when 596 positions are filled or on the authority’s March 24, 2024 expiration date.

Professional and Scientific Positions

Administrative and Management Positions

  • 0343 Management and Program Analyst: Grades GS-7 through GS-15
  • 0685 Public Health Program Specialist: Grades GS-7 through GS-15
  • 2210 Information Technology Management: Grades GS-7 through GS-15

Government-Wide Public Notices

Professional STEM

Operations Research Specialist

Data Scientist

Medical Professional

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist: GS11-12 and GS-13

Federal Application Process Resources

Listed below are additional resources to help you navigate the federal application process:

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Additional Information

To meet critical hiring needs, CDC may appoint qualified U.S. citizens at all domestic and foreign locations at the GS-1 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalency to term and permanent appointments in the competitive service. Positions may be open to both current CDC employees and the general public. Some positions are remote work opportunities, based on the CDC’s Workplace Flexibilities Policy.

These non-competitive appointments are subject to public notice requirements and will be advertised in a manner that provides for diverse and qualified applicants. CDC will satisfy public notification requirements by posting these positions via:

Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the DHA.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. To learn more, see:

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