“The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the development and execution of support services to advance CDC’s mission and public health goals.
Shares fully with the Director, CDC, in the executive direction of a staff responsible for resource planning, and financial management, information technology, human resources, and other administrative and management activities.
The Incumbent serves as key advisor in shaping and implementing health and safety activities.
Participates with the Director and other CDC management officials in the formulation of the basic policies and operational philosophy which guide the Agency to effectively integrate and implement its responsibilities in these business service areas.
Translates and/or interprets the Director’s broad policy and operational concepts in making program decisions relative to these areas. Works to improve the quality, timeliness, and delivery of support services to the CDC programs.
Chairs the CDC Management Board and ensures that the Board provides sound agency-wide management recommendations and advice to the CDC Senior Leadership Team and provides leadership in implementing the best business practices and management and operations support services to facilitate the impact of public health programs.
Develops organizational studies and recommends ways to make the organization more efficient and effective. Helps ensure proper leadership and direction efforts that coordinate and standardize administrative data collection activities. Develop and implement information models and systems to be used to facilitate effective strategic planning, set priorities, distribute resources, monitor the achievement of program goals, productivity, performance, and other key management issues and concerns.”
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