Biostatistician

Responsibilities

• Provide management, coordination, liaison, advice, research, analysis, planning, programming, and budgeting advice and assistance for Special Operations Human Performance, psychological, and social programs.
• Serve as a key analyst and recognized professional authority performing scientific work requiring design, development, and adaptation of mathematical and statistical models and techniques.
• Provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action.
• Support the strategic planning process for Special Operations Forces 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.
• Evaluate Human Performance Programs (HPP) and Psychological Performance Programs across the Component and Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and develop measures of effectiveness.
• Ensure Component programs target performance and rehabilitation parameters according to mission requirements and program policy.
• Apply expert analytical and evaluative skills to support established Human Performance initiatives.
• Provide information about psychological factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity.
• 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 patient care quality.
• Conduct literature reviews to ensure the POTFF stays current with care provision.
• Support and foster research conducted at the POTFF under supervision.
• Participate in the collection and reporting of workload data for POTFF Managers.
• Perform health and behavioral research analysis using advanced statistics.
• Utilize scientific inquiry to develop mathematical models to evaluate and predict program support.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support on projects and major phases for varied operations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars to remain current in statistical analysis and multivariate statistics.
• Assist in providing input for development of Initial Capability Documents and related documents.

Qualifications

• PhD in Human Performance, Behavioral/Social Science, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and analyses for developing, adapting, modifying, and applying models.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, develop and utilize data collection techniques, conduct analysis, and package findings for decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to negotiate complex issues and indicate solutions.
• Knowledge of health and behavioral science research analysis techniques.

Experience

• At least five years of experience working in a related field.
• Ability to lead research teams and execute projects within financial and time constraints.

Legal and Accommodation Information

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