Summary As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov Responsibilities As a Health Policy and Issues Management Officer you will: The incumbent provides an effective planning, policy, budgeting, legislative, and regulatory framework for the National Center's programs Works with the Director in the formulation and/or prioritization of program goals, objectives, and broad operating policies. Advances program objectives through application of sound planning and evaluation concepts and practices, and recommends meaningful changes in planning, including the need for legislation which results in the improvement of the National Center's activities. Serves as goal planning advisor to the Director and provides theoretical and practical guidance regarding the application of complex, multi-functional, multi-layered goal planning, strategic leadership, analytical goals, objectives, issues, processes, and procedures related to programs and accomplishments of programmatic activities. In consultation with members of the senior program management staff, prepares short (1-3 year) and long-range (3-10 year) goals, objectives, and operational plans for carrying out the National Center's mission. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates individual long- and short-term plans for their impact and contribution to the National Center's and CDC's long-range plans. As a principal advisor on legislative matters, keeps management informed of legislative developments that have an impact on existing and/or proposed programs, agency relationships, state and local governments, national non-governmental organizations, etc. Reviews and analyzes Federal legislation, regulations, and program descriptions pertaining to public health, advising National Center management and staff, as appropriate. Directs the development and preparation of congressional testimony, bill reports, and responses to requests for information. Negotiates changes through the clearance process, ensuring clarity and attention to broad policy issues. Directs the review and correction of transcripts from congressional hearings and the provision of informResponsible for identifying program areas in need of strengthening, and new areas of program development based on program planning and evaluation data and on new or revised legislation, executive directives, departmental policy issuances, shifts in mandated projects, variations in funding and staffing sources, etc., which effect National Centers public health programs and issues. ation requested or promised for the record. Requirements Conditions of Employment Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ: US Citizenship is required. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Candidates must have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position. This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result. Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing advice on development, and coordination of budgeting, planning, policy, evaluation, legislative, executive and regulatory activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done 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. Education Additional Information Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and: May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/telework/ The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace if declared a drug-testing position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Incentives: Relocation incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid. PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).