Biostatistician (USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL)

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KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.  We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world.  We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts.  We are looking for a Special Operations Biostatistician to join the team who is responsible for integrating the physical, mental and psychological wellness of our service members and their families.  

The Biostatistician will provide management, coordination, liaison, advice, research, analysis, planning, programming, budgeting advice, assistance, education, training policies and guidelines for Special Operations Human Performance, psychological and social programs, as well as provide expert guidance and advice to Component headquarters staff. Serve as a key analyst, 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 Biostatistician 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 (HP) 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. Program encompasses 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 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 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 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, DOTMLPF Change Recommendations (DCR), and SOFCIDS.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• This position requires US Citizenship.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• This position requires a PhD in Human Performance, Behavioral/Social Science or related discipline.
• Must have 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 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, and establish 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.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Candidate has previous military background/experience.

 Standard Company Requirements: 

• Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures. 
• Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures. 
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance. 
• Responsible for completing all required training. 
• Perform other assignments and duties, as required. 

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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