Epidemiology Health Science Lead - Research & Policy

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Department of Veterans Affairs invites qualified candidates for a Health Science Specialist role focused on epidemiology, public health, statistics, and health services research. The position entails designing and evaluating complex research and surveillance programs, with emphasis on scientific leadership and policy development.

A transcript is required at application; basic education must meet accreditation standards.

Qualifikationen

• One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience applying advanced principles of epidemiology, public health, statistics, or health services research to plan, implement, and evaluate complex programs.
• Leadership in development and evaluation of research methodologies, study protocols, and analytical approaches.

Aufgaben

• Plan, implement, and evaluate complex research and surveillance programs using epidemiology and statistics.
• Provide scientific leadership in study design, methodologies, and policy standards for scientific research and program operations.
• Evaluate research programs for quality, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness; advise senior leadership.

Kenntnisse

Epidemiology

Public health

Statistics

Health services research

Research methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

US Department of Veterans Affairs invites qualified candidates for a Health Science Specialist role focused on epidemiology, public health, statistics, and health services research. The position entails designing and evaluating complex research and surveillance programs, with emphasis on scientific leadership and policy development.

A transcript is required at application; basic education must meet accreditation standards.