The National Center for Health Statistics Has Three Openings

The National Center for Health Statistics Has Three Openings in Its Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is enhancing its statistical expertise and is seeking exceptional candidates for three positions in the Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff (SRSDS), Office of Research and Methodology (ORM). SRSDS, which contains the largest group of research statisticians in NCHS, conducts statistical research and
technical assistance relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific communities. Recent work includes redesign of NCHS surveys, methods for modeling and analyzing survey data, small-area estimation, combining information from multiple data sources, quality control, statistical disclosure limitation and protection of confidentiality, handling missing data, and statistical computing. The three positions are described briefly below, together with links for more information and application
procedures. The positions are open to qualified U.S. citizens and non-citizens under various hiring mechanisms.


NCHS is the principal health statistics agency in the United States. Its mission is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the health of the American people.

NCHS is a unique public resource for health information and a critical element of public health and health policy.

Mathematical Statistician. Annual salary range: $74,872 - $115,742 Conducts statistical research and technical assistance relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific communities. Disseminates work via
presentations and publications.

Title 5, General Schedule, Public Jobs (open to all U.S. Citizens):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331149300 (closes December 12, 2012)

Title 5, General Schedule, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331179600 (closes December 12, 2012)

Title 42 Service Fellowship (open to all U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents with work authorizations):
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_mathematical_statistics.htm (closes December 14, 2012)


Further information:http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/supervisory_mathematical_statistician.htm