Senior Biostatistician

Senior BiostatisticianWe are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Senior Biostatistician joining our team to support customer activities. The Senior Biostatistician serves as a lead scientific advisor and analytical expert responsible for improving short- and long-term well-being and performance outcomes through advanced statistical modeling, research design, program evaluation, and data interpretation. This role provides technical leadership in the design, execution, and oversight of complex human performance research initiatives, contributing to enterprise-wide planning, evaluation, and decision-making. The Senior Biostatistician supports leadership by transforming data into actionable insights and guiding analytical and methodological standards across programs.HOW A SENIOR BIOSTATISTICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:Provide management, coordination, liaison, advice, research, analysis, planning, programming, budgeting advice and assistance, and educational training policies and guidelines for the USSOCOM Enterprise POTFF program as well as 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.The following tasks may also be required:Support the strategic planning process for POTFF unique programs to enhance individual and unit performance.Evaluate the Enterprise-wide POTFF program and develop corresponding measures of effectiveness.Apply expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support a variety of established Human Performance initiatives.Support and foster research (i.e., methodological development, data analytics, interpretation of findings, and any recommendations, etc.) conducted at POTFF under the supervision of government staff.Perform a broad range of human performance and behavioral science research analysis and application entailing unique problem sets, 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 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, Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) Change Recommendations (DCR), and Special Operations Force Capabilities Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS).WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: EDUCATION: PhD in Human Performance, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Behavioral/Social Science or related discipline.Minimum of five (5) 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 conduct scientific inquiry, resolve problems or define and clarify alternate solutions and for the assessment and improvement of Human Performance OptimizationAbility 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-makingAbility 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 stakeholdersKnowledge of a broad range of human performance and behavioral science research analysis techniques and corresponding analytical abilitiesAbility to lead research teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10%Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg Additional Work Locations: USA CA San Diego, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA KY Fort Campbell, USA WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord