Senior Fellowship in Data Confidentiality and Disclosure Risk

Office of Planning, Budget, and Legislation
National Center for Health Statistics

 

Organization description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is seeking a Senior Service Fellow to work in the Office of Planning, Budget, and Legislation. NCHS is the principal health statistics agency in the United States and one of the eight centers and institutes that comprise CDC. NCHS provides statistical information that guides actions and policies that will improve the health of the American people. NCHS employees work closely with other researchers, federal and state agencies, and academic institutions to develop statistical methodology, establish statistical policy, and advance health statistics through research. As the Nation’s principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely information. For more information visit About NCHS.

Fellowship overview

The Fellow will serve as the principal advisor to the Center’s Associate Director for Planning, Budget, and Legislation, Associate Director for Science, and Confidentiality Officer on complex methodological issues relating to the evaluation of data products for disclosure risk. The Fellow will also conduct research that will allow NCHS to better protect participant confidentiality while maximizing access to data. In addition, the Fellow will provide expertise in the application of statistical theory in the development of new or significantly modified approaches to the evaluation of disclosure risk in NCHS products.

Qualifications

This fellowship opportunity is open to all citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization. Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent obtained from a recognized college or university that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 hours were in mathematics and 6 were in statistics. Applicants must also have substantial post-doctoral experience in disclosure risk assessment. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are highly desirable.

Terms of appointment

The Fellow will be offered an initial 36-month appointment, with the potential for extension. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $86,927 to $153,200 (GS-13, step 1 to GS-15, step 10) will be offered based on education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with performance. The Fellow will be eligible for annual and sick leave, Thrift Savings 401(k)-equivalent, health and life insurance, and a flexible work schedule. The fellow will have the option of free on-site parking or a public transportation subsidy. The local subway station is within walking distance of NCHS.

Application process

There will be several cut-off dates established during the open period (through November 30, 2009) of this announcement that will be used to create referral lists. The first cut-off date will be June 30, 2009. Thereafter, additional referral lists will be generated through the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or interviews are required, applicants will be contacted. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing relevant experience, copies of all graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected), and three reference letters to Dr. Jennifer Madans at the mailing address below. Inquiries or questions regarding this fellowship can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Madans at JMadans@cdc.gov.

Mailing address

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road, Room 7217
Hyattsville, MD 20782

 

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