Statistician (Medicine)

A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be considered for a highly qualified candidate. The incumbent serves as a biostatistician and provides complete management of assigned cooperative (multicenter) clinical trials and epidemiologic studies at Perry Point. The primary responsibilities involve managing and coordinating clinical trial activities, protocol writing and submission, data processing, statistical analysis, and report writing.

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Study planning: Investigate the feasibility of conducting the proposed study within the VA by identifying available patient cohorts at different VA medical centers from VA's electronic health records. Prepares a preliminary statistical analysis plan (SAP) or a Biostatistical Research and Data Processing plan (BRDP) Study conduct: Works with the statistical programmer to generate randomization lists and the Clinical Data Manager (CDM) to set up the automated randomization system for the assigned studies. Prepares recurring study reports for various stakeholders. Analysis and Publication of study results: Performs final statistical analyses, using the locked data set, as outlined in the research protocols for the assigned studies Prepares and submits the primary/secondary manuscripts in collaboration with the study PI(s) to peer-reviewed national and international journals Study Team Management: Prepares budget scenarios and provides budget input during planning phase. participates in the design of data collection tools (CRFs), in the preparation of a data management plan, and in establishing a data cleaning procedure for the assigned studies. Research and Consultation: Modifying existing statistical methods or developing new and innovative statistical methods for a specific study or of general interest. Providing expert consultation in support of activities, such as preparation of literature searches as background for further research, and preparation of parts of internal documentation or proofreading documentation with researchers. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD22007A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be considered for a highly qualified candidate. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.