Director, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Summary

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Duties

Serves as the Director of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the nation's principal health statistics agency, providing 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 that provide accurate, timely, and reliable information to inform public health policy, health care delivery, and scientific decision-making. Serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on health statistics and 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 to ensure NCHS achieves CDC and HHS priorities. Represents CDC and HHS on national and international health statistics and data policy matters, collaborating with federal agencies, state and local governments, academic institutions, international organizations, and public and private partners to advance statistical science, improve data quality and accessibility, protect data confidentiality, and strengthen the federal statistical system in support of evidence-based public health policy and improved health outcomes.

Qualifications and evaluation

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as outlined above to be eligible for further consideration. You must provide detailed evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and other personal characteristic requirements, and show how and when they were used. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that show level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Qualification determinations will be based on the information provided in your application and the requirements of the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position. College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

NOTE: Resumes must not exceed 2 pages in length. For information on resume length, visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the close date 08/06/2026 of this announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Please ensure that a personal email address is linked to your USAJOBS/login.gov account. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. To view the questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000206

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Resume (in pdf format only) - Must contain NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES of the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title Employer name/location (city, state) Start and End Dates (including month and year) Pay plan, series, and grade (for federal service) Detailed list of duties and accomplishments Show relative permanent and/or volunteer work experience, education, and training. The resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must support the answers to the completed online assessment questions. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents Cover letter is optional. 2. Transcripts (if applicable): You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected. 3. Current Federal Employees Documentation (If Applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade. If you are applying for a higher grade, you MUST provide an SF-50(s) (or equivalent) which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held). 4. Former Federal Employees Documentation (If Applicable) - You may submit a copy of your last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form. 5. USPHS Commissioned Corps: Active-Duty PHS officer (optional) Latest duty station/assignment Personnel Order (PHS-7063). Please remove your SSN where listed. For resume and application tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume NOTE: Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Additional information

This position is located in the National Center for Health Statistics, within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta, Georgia. The executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience and may result in a higher salary than reflected above. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE CDC Financial Disclosure: HHS fosters a work environment committed to government ethics. Through its ethics program, HHS seeks to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of executive branch employees. A conflict-free HHS allows its public servants to make impartial decisions based on the interests of the public when carrying out governmental responsibilities, to serve as good stewards of public resources, and to loyally adhere to the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation. You might be required to a file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required. This can require information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact the Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for your office, which you can find here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/contact-ogc/agency-deputy-ethics-counselors-and-ethics-coordinators/index.html Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential/public financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 278) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information will be required annually. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-toIf applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting CDCStaffing@hhs.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact an agency representative at CDCStaffing@hhs.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Veteran's Preference Veteran's Preference does not apply to Title 42. Selective Service Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from selective service see: https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx