Statistician(Health)

**Duties**:

- As technical consultant and collaborator with research investigators, develop precedent-setting research designs for studies across all disciplines within the medical center, to include retrospective analyses of local and national databases.
- Write or review statistical sections of study protocols, scientific manuscripts for publication, and grant proposals.
- Recommend statistical methods based on a wide variety of possible approaches and a range of established methods.
- Recommend statistical methods based on a wide variety of possible approaches and a range of established methods.
- Direct and perform statistical analyses of large complex databases using advanced statistical programming.
- Work consists of carrying out the technical aspects of various mathematical or statistical programs or activities, processes, and methods.
- Develops monitoring and tracking programs to facilitate compliance with research regulations.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**
- **Specialized Experience**:One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the development of medical and health care experience with statistical methods to conduct studies and analyze information to provide recommendations or advisories; experience with statistical software to insert and retrieve data the leads to reportable and supportable information; Experience with performing analytical analysis or studies in a military medical community; Experience with drafting policies in response to statistical information to establish processes or changes to existing policies; Experience with conducting biostatistical data analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
- **Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.**

**Time in Grade Requirement**: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent **(GS-12)**.**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
- Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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