Job Family:Research Analyst
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:We are currently searching for Mathematical Statistician to support the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the provision of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
- Collaborate with investigators on the design, conduct, interpretation, and/or analysis of direct-data projects to answer questions regarding heart, lung, and blood diseases and major risk factors to account for previously unexplained phenomena and/or open significant new avenues for further study.
- Prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication in collaboration with investigator(s).
- Validate or modify scientific theories or methodologies relating to topic areas to result in improved understanding of techniques or medical practice.
- Apply conventional, established approaches, methods, techniques, and solutions to new situations or develop new analytical techniques.
- Develop new hypotheses and approaches for studies using state-of-the-art methods as appropriate.
- Provide expert statistical consultation to and collaborate with scientists within the NHLBI and associated research groups.
- Select and implement appropriate methods of study design, data collection, summary, and analysis in the biological and medical sciences.
- Apply a variety of statistical techniques such as analysis of variance, probability, regression analysis, contingency tables, survival analysis, tests of significance, confidence intervals, and sample size requirements for clinical data.
- Work with investigators to turn general research objectives into well-defined scientific and testable statistical hypotheses. Determine whether the available data or the data to be collected will allow the hypotheses to be tested.
- Evaluate methodologies used and ensure results are valid and reliable.
- Resolve technical problems in collection of biomedical information data.
- Assist in the development and implementation of quality control and other study-monitoring procedures.
- Contribute to the initiation of research projects in the application or modifications of mathematical statistics required for data analysis or for statistical investigations.
- Participate in regularly scheduled branch meetings; discuss data and/or results.
- Contribute to the writing and editing of scientific papers.
- Keep abreast of statistical developments through review of literature, attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:- PhD in statistics or related field OR Master's degree plus three (3) years of statistical data analysis experience in lieu of PhD.
- Experience working with statistical software such as R or S+, Python, and/or SAS.
- Significant experience in large-scale data analysis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
- Incumbent capture - no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
