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Knowesis Inc. · 2 days ago

Biostatistician

Fort Liberty, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knowesis Inc. is looking for a Biostatistician to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family program. The role involves enhancing the well-being of Special Operations Forces through strategic planning, research, and performance evaluation.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 the Enterprise-wide POTFF program and develop corresponding measures of effectiveness

Ensure Component programs target performance and rehabilitation parameters according to mission requirements and program policy. Program encompasses 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

Assist the POTFF Staff with goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, and performance planning

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

Participate in the collection and reporting of workload data as requested by the POTFF Managers

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 in the 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

Qualification

PhD in Human PerformanceQuantitative methodsData analysis techniquesHealth research analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

PhD. in Human Performance, Physiology, Behavioral/Social Science, or related discipline is required, and 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 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

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, indicate solutions and develop a range of possible alternatives when there is no single solution, and establish maintain good working relations with project stakeholders

Knowledge of a broad range of health and behavioral science research analysis techniques and corresponding analytical abilities

Ability to lead research teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints