Statistician

Company: Kelly
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as a Statistician at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD
This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
  TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:
  • Performs experimental investigations and similar research projects utilizing extensive applications of mathematical and statistical methodologies.
  • Assist researchers with the planning, implementing, and analysis of research projects.
  • Perform data analysis, including model building analysis, assessing trends, determining correlations, testing for heterogeneity, and compiling and communicating results to investigators to participate in the interpretation of results and planning of further analyses. 1
  • Provide statistical advice and consultation to the investigators in study design, data management, choice and application of statistical methods, data analysis, and interpretation of statistical results.
  • Develops original computer code and programs for the application of new mathematical and statistical theories for the solution of proposed problems related to various scientific studies. Ensure that all data products (dynamic reports, tables, and graphics) are reproducible from the original source data by maintaining clear, commented, and consistent code and organization of files and folders.
  • Perform qualitative analysis of free-text responses, including codebook development, qualitative coding, and analysis using computer assisted qualitative data analysis software.
  • Develop and systematically apply data classification schemes and process and combine data sets for analysis from diverse sources.
  • Utilizes statistical software packages to manage, maintain and analyze large, complex statistical databases.
  • Present data by preparing charts, tables, and graphs, using software that can be used for scientific monographs, book chapters, and professional presentations (including poster and oral presentations). 3
  • Research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results, collaborate in writing or editing drafts of manuscripts for publication.
  • Recommend appropriate statistical techniques for analysis of research data and prepare statistical reports, analyze data, and use statistical software packages and programs such as SAS and R.
  • Enters and verifies data fields and data dictionaries.
  • Transfer data between software, dataset creation (merge and concatenation), data cleaning (identify and correct data entry errors and missing values) and data transformation (create and categorize variables and impute data).
  • Check and confirm the accuracy of calculations conducted by collaborating programmers, analysts, and presenters to guard against mistakes in design, conduct, or presentation of risk estimates. 2
  • Create data entry applications to improve data collection and management.
  • Collects and analyzes mathematical data and performs descriptive and missing data analyses.
  • Perform data analysis of data sets involving statistical procedures varying in complexity from simple bivariate tests to advanced regression methods for longitudinal data analysis and time-to-event analysis; determine correlations between variables.
  • Perform data analysis including cross-tabulation, descriptive analysis using standard statistical procedures, as well as model building (logistic regression, conditional logistic regression).
  • Organize, manage and design data files and plans for associated statistical analysis. Tracks and documents all modifications, errors and changes to all databases and decisions.
  • Complete technical writing including co-authoring of articles for journal submission and writing of professional services agreements and statements of work.
  • Research and review literature to retrieve targeted clinical or scientific information from publicly available resources.
  • Review literature and create bibliographies, research methods in data analysis, revise study forms, graphically display analytic results and collaborate with staff on writing and editing drafts of manuscripts for publication.
  • Develops and coordinates the training program for staff in statistical and mathematical analysis.
  • Write data analysis reports and participate in the preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts.
    REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
    • Master's degree in HR or related field of study
      SKILLS
      • Statistical modelling
      • Database management
      • Data visualization
      • Data presentation
      • Data cleaning
      • Data analysis SOFTWARE
        • PowerBI - STATA - SPSS
          FIELD OF STUDY
          • Human Resources and Personnel Management
          • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
            Please Note: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all job opportunities offered through Kelly Government Solutions, in accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
            PLEASE APPLY ONLINEWhen you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job can be made available at that time.
            Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.
            As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients.
            We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly's Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what's next.
            It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.

Keywords: Kelly, Bethesda , Statistician, Other , Bethesda, Maryland