Senior Executive, Senior Level, and Scientific Positions at CDC

Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers career opportunities within the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Scientific/Professional (ST) classifications. SES positions cover managerial, supervisory, and policy roles above General Schedule (GS) grade 15, requiring completion of SES functional criteria defined by law.

SL positions are above GS-15 and are for non-SES roles with non-executive duties, often related to research and development consistent with classification standards. ST positions also exceed GS-15 and focus on research and development in fields such as physical, biological, medical, or engineering sciences, without executive management responsibilities.

Candidates can apply directly to federal agencies for SES, SL, or ST roles or participate in the SES Candidate Development Program, which can lead to career SES appointments without further competition. The CDC also offers public health and scientific roles supporting national health objectives, including overseas assignments.

The agency emphasizes its commitment to applying scientific research to address health challenges and hosts various fellowship and hiring events throughout the year to attract qualified candidates.