Lead Data Scientist

Talentify; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Lead Data Scientist to advance injury prevention analytics and guide strategic data initiatives. You will lead a high-impact data science team focused on reducing injuries through predictive modeling and surveillance.

This federal appointment requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for federal employment, with a background security investigation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background security investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• DHS E-Verify I-9 verification will be used.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives for injury prevention analytics and surveillance.
• Coordinate with public health partners and cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Background check

Federal employment eligibility

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.