Senior Biostatistician

MAXIMUS; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a senior data analyst to lead advanced data analysis across multiple projects, guiding operations partners on product performance and solution maturity. You will develop metrics, craft models, and output actionable insights for senior stakeholders, including POTFF program leadership, while ensuring rigorous data integrity and documentation.

The role requires PhD-level expertise or equivalent in related fields, strong communication skills, and experience directing research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• PhD in related discipline required.
• Five years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, coordination, liaison support, research, analysis, planning, budgeting advice and education for POTFF program.
• Provide expert guidance to Component headquarters staff.
• Design, develop, and adapt mathematical and statistical models for analysis.
• Advise on probable effects of alternative actions.
• Support strategic planning for POTFF programs to enhance performance.
• Evaluate POTFF program and develop measures of effectiveness.
• Apply analytical skills to determine actions supporting Human Performance initiatives.
• Support POTFF research under Government supervision with data analytics and interpretation.
• Perform human performance and behavioral science research analyses with advanced statistics.
• Develop mathematical models to evaluate and predict program support.
• Provide technical guidance for major project phases.
• Attend meetings to stay current in statistics and data mining.
• Assist in developing capability documents and recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Communication

Project management

Research design

Education

PhD in Human Performance, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Behavioral/Social Science, or related

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders and business development partners.
• Function as point of contact for data and analytical usage across multiple projects, and guide operational partners on product performance and solution improvement/maturity options.
• Analyze extracted data, identify trends and provide insights and analyses around operations and project data.
• Develop and implement new metrics, functions, and scripts as KPIs as needed.
• Code to defined requirements to segment populations from large enterprise datasets, verify data accuracy, and output files per specifications.
• Create and maintain all documentation including obtaining and collecting artifacts as needed.
• Ad hoc tool development to support operational and under served analytical areas.
• Learning emerging technologies and systems of need for company initiatives.
• Activities to support team communication and strategy implementation (meetings, etc.).
• Project management activities.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management, coordination, liaison support, research, analysis, planning, programming, budgeting advice and assistance, and education and training policy guidance for the USSOCOM Enterprise POTFF program.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to Component headquarters staff.
• Serve as a key analyst and recognized professional authority responsible for designing, developing, and adapting mathematical and statistical models and techniques.
• Provide advice and insight regarding the probable effects of alternative courses of action.
• Support the strategic planning process for POTFF-unique programs designed 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 actions necessary to support established Human Performance initiatives.
• Support and foster research conducted at POTFF under Government staff supervision, including methodological development, data analytics, interpretation of findings, and recommendations.
• Perform human performance and behavioral science research analysis involving complex problem sets, creative approaches, innovative research methods, and advanced statistics.
• Use scientific inquiry to independently develop mathematical models that evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned programs, studies, or problems.
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance for entire projects and/or major phases of broad and varied operations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars to remain current in statistical analysis, multivariate statistics, database mining, integration, and interpretation.
• Assist the Government by providing input into the development of Initial Capability Documents, Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, DOTMLPF Change Recommendations, and SOFCIDS documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Human Performance, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Behavioral/Social Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a related field.
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analyses used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models for scientific inquiry, problem resolution, alternative solution development, and assessment and improvement of Human Performance Optimization.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; develop and use appropriate data collection and cleansing techniques; produce valid and reliable findings; conduct analyses; recommend solutions; and present results in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior management decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; identify solutions and alternatives when no single solution exists; and establish and maintain productive working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human performance and behavioral science research analysis techniques and related analytical methods.
• Ability to lead research teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$59,100.00

Maximum Salary

$124,100.00