Biostatistician II- Suicide CPR Initiative - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a full-time Biostatistician II to support the Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research (CPR) Initiative in the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department within the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. This position is located at MPS offices in Rockville, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to USU.  

The Biostatistician II is responsible for providing biostatistical support for multiple military suicide prevention research projects, including the conduct of clinical trials, and overseeing all aspects of the data management process. Responsibilities include: study planning, development of data collection forms and measures; development and maintenance of data collection, management, and analysis plans; data reconciliation and cleaning; tracking study recruitment; performing statistical analysis on data collected from clinical trials and other research studies; and preparation of recruitment reports and results for publication, presentation, and delivery to study sponsors.

The Suicide CPR Initiative, previously known as the Laboratory for the Treatment of Suicide-Related Ideation and Behavior, was established in 2006. Dr. Holloway, the Director of the Suicide CPR Initiative, is a clinical psychologist and an intervention scientist who is primarily interested in developing and empirically evaluating novel interventions for suicide risk reduction. The Suicide CPR Initiative is strategically in a unique position to focus on the problem of military suicide, given its origins at USU and its established partnerships with the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as national and international collaborators and stakeholders. Overall, the mission of the Suicide CPR Initiative is threefold: CARE: To develop effective interventions targeted at reducing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: To save lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; RESEARCH: To advance suicide intervention science and practice.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Performs cross sectional and longitudinal statistical analysis, conducts power analyses, and assists with preparation of data analysis and results sections for manuscripts, conference presentations, and sponsor reports.
• Collaborates with investigators and other data managers/biostatisticians and provides guidance in appropriate statistical methods as well as input into design, methodology, sample size estimation, and data analytic plans for grant proposals, Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, and ongoing studies.
• Understands, develops, and executes all aspects of empirical data management (e.g., data collection form design, data entry instructions and coding manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data management and quality assurance plans, resource planning, data status tracking).
• Serves as a member of the data analytic team, and ensures quality and accuracy of work, realistic deadlines are set, and appropriate resources are available to accomplish tasks. Regularly monitors progress to ensure that critical elements are proceeding on schedule.
• Contributes to multiple, highly complex and/or large studies concurrently. Tracks recruitment numbers and prepares recruitment reports and CONSORT diagrams for manuscripts and study sponsors. Maintains study information on clinicaltrials.gov.
• Provides some data management and statistical training and mentorship for junior-level staff and doctoral students. Participates in regular meetings.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required

                     or

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field required. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of statistics and study design; experience in the design of clinical trials
• Proficiency in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and/or other data analytic software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R)
• Knowledge of databases and other software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Knowledge of REDCap and survey collection software (e.g., Qualtrics)
• Experience in data management, statistical analysis of longitudinal or repeated measurement data ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience with psychology research, clinical trials, military mental health, and/or suicide research highly desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

Physical Capabilities 

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment 

•  This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800-$100,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits:

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years. 

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.