Supervisory Epidemiologist at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) NOTE: This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Open 10/21/2026 to 10/29/2026 As a(n) Supervisory Epidemiologist, you will be: Planning, organizing, and overseeing Cancer Surveillance Branch activities, establishing goals, policies, and procedures that advance cancer surveillance, prevention, and control objectives. Directing the cancer surveillance research agenda and epidemiologic studies using NPCR and other data to assess cancer incidence, mortality, disparities, and the quality and patterns of patient care. Coordinating with federal agencies, universities, national standard setters, state surveillance leaders, and other partners to improve cancer registry operations, electronic reporting, and surveillance program evaluation. Advising DCPC leadership on cancer surveillance policy and program planning, developing guidance for states, and identifying training, management, and evaluation needs through consultations and site visits. Planning national and regional NPCR meetings, representing DCPC at scientific conferences, and preparing publications that communicate findings on cancer surveillance, registry operations, and patient care. Supervising staff through subordinate team leaders, assigning priorities, managing resources, evaluating performance and program effectiveness, addressing personnel matters, and ensuring fair employment practices and compliance with security and safety requirements. Please see full job announcement on USAJobs.gov for complete details and how to apply. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889351400 You must be a US citizen to apply. This is not a remote position. For questions regarding the position or application process, please contact the point of contact listed under “Agency Contact Information” in the USAJOBS vacancy announcement.