Brain Health Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the Government in monitoring brain health and neurotrauma research activities related to blast injury across the DoD research enterprise.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize information on research programs, projects, and performers supporting brain health research related to blast exposure.
• Conduct literature reviews and scientific analyses to identify emerging trends, knowledge gaps, and opportunities in brain injury and neurotrauma research.
• Support development of executive-level information products including briefings, technical summaries, reports, and communication materials related to brain health research.
• Maintain research tracking databases, knowledge repositories, and data collection systems used to monitor DoD brain health research activities.
• Coordinate tasking coordination by gathering research information, drafting responses, and assisting the Government in responding to requests for information related to brain health research initiatives.
• Aid in the development of strategic planning products including research roadmaps, gap analyses, white papers, and briefing materials related to blast-related brain health research.
• Support planning and execution of BIRCO meetings, working groups, and research coordination events by preparing background materials, documenting discussions, and tracking action items.
• Cook up with DoD organizations, federal research agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to gather information supporting brain health research coordination.
• Aid in preparing scientific summaries and communication products that translate complex research findings into clear information for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of neuroscience, neurotrauma, brain injury research, or related biomedical research areas.
• Strong analytical and scientific writing skills with the ability to translate research findings into executive-level communication products.
• Experience reviewing and synthesizing biomedical research literature and research program information.
• Ability to support coordination across multiple research organizations and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills supporting research tracking and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, psychology, public health, physiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Favorable adjudicated Tier 1 (NACLC) clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.