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Battelle · 4 weeks ago

Biostatistician/Operations Research and System Analyst

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that supports various clients, including government agencies. They are seeking a full-time Biostatistician/Operations Research & System Analyst to support the U.S. Special Operations Command's Preservation of the Forces and Family program, focusing on enhancing mission readiness and performance through research and analytics.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Provide expert guidance and advice to Component headquarters staff

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

May be required to perform the following tasks:

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

Assist 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 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 PerformanceStatistical analysisMathematical modelingQualitativeQuantitative methodsHealthBehavioral scienceResearch analysisData collection techniquesEffective communicationTeam leadership

Required

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

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, establish, and 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

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.