Biostatistician/Operations Research and System Analyst

About the role

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Biostatistician/Operations Research & System Analyst to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, coordination, liaison, advice, research, analysis, planning, programming, and budgeting advice and assistance, education and training policies and guidelines for Special Operations Human Performance, psychological and social programs
• Serve as a key analyst and recognized professional authority performing scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical and statistical models and techniques and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action
• Support the strategic planning process for Special Operations Forces unique programs to enhance individual and unit performance
• Coordinate joint integration and management of all Component Command force preservation capabilities
• Determine alternative ways to achieve the best mix of personnel, equipment, and training, within fiscal constraints, to optimize special operations human performance and rapidly repair injured personnel and return them to duty
• Evaluate Human Performance Programs (HPP) and Psychological Performance Programs across the Component and Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and develop corresponding measures of effectiveness
• Ensure Component programs target performance and rehabilitation parameters according to mission requirements and program policy, encompassing the following strategic areas: Humans Are More Important than Hardware and Human Capital Preservation
• Apply expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support a variety of established Human Performance initiatives
• Provide information about psychological factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity to individuals and groups
• Develop counseling programs for overtraining, burnout, aggression, and violence
• Foster collaboration throughout the POTFF to enhance the quality of patient care delivered
• Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure the POTFF stays current with the provision of care
• Support and foster research conducted at the POTFF under supervision of government staff
• Perform a broad range of health and behavioral research analysis and application entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of research methods, and advanced statistics
• Utilize scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models of problem areas in forms of one of several equations to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned programs, studies, or problems
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars to remain current in the field of statistical analysis and developments in the fields of multivariate statistics, database mining, integration, and interpretation
• Assist the Government by providing input into the development of Initial Capability Documents (ICD), Capability development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents, DOTMLPF Change Recommendations (DCR), and SOFCIDS

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Performance, Behavioral/Social Science or related discipline
• At least five years of experience working in a related field
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analyses used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternate solutions and for the assessment and improvement of Human Performance Program
• Level Planning Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and data cleansing to produce valid and reliable findings, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making
• Knowledge of a broad range of health and behavioral science research analysis techniques and corresponding analytical abilities
• Lead research teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance