Statistician/Data Scientist Mental Health Research
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for:
Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
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Healthcare
Data Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Statistician / Data Scientist Mental Health Research
Job Title:
Statistician / Data Scientist Mental Health Research
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Statistician / Data Scientist to support ongoing and future Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health research studies and federally funded grants
. The selected candidate will provide advanced statistical analysis, data management, and methodological expertise to support clinical research focused on veteran mental health outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and program evaluation.
This role requires familiarity with VA systems, VA data environments, and federal research compliance requirements
.
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Key Responsibilities Statistical Analysis & Research Support
Design and implement advanced statistical analysis plans for VA-funded mental health research studies.Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using appropriate methodologies (e.g., regression modeling, multilevel modeling, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis).Support power analysis, sample size calculations, and research design development.Conduct data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes.Interpret findings and translate statistical results into actionable research insights.Data Management & Systems
Work with VA data systems (e.g., VINCI, CDW, Corporate Data Warehouse, CPRS extracts, or similar VA datasets).Manage large administrative and clinical datasets, ensuring HIPAA and VA data security compliance.Develop reproducible workflows and maintain clear data documentation.Support database development and management as needed.Grant & Publication Support
Contribute statistical methodology sections for federal grant applications (e.g., VA HSR&D, NIH, DoD).Provide statistical language and justification for research proposals.Collaborate on manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.Support reporting requirements for funded grants.Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), clinicians, and interdisciplinary research teams.Present statistical findings to clinical and non-technical audiences.Provide guidance on study design and analytic strategy during project planning phases.Required Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field.Demonstrated experience supporting VA or federal health research projects
.Familiarity with VA data systems and secure research environments.Proficiency in statistical software such as:Experience with mental health research methodologies.Knowledge of federal research compliance standards (HIPAA, IRB, VA research policies).Experience performing advanced statistical modeling and longitudinal analysis.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting VA HSR&D, CSR&D, or QUERI grants.Familiarity with mental health outcome measures (e.g., PTSD, depression, suicide prevention metrics).Experience working within VINCI or CDW environments.Demonstrated grant-writing support experience.Experience collaborating with clinical investigators in behavioral health research.Key Competencies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to manage multiple research projects simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented with strong data governance practicesAbility to work independently within secure federal environmentsClearance & Compliance
Ability to obtain or maintain VA research credentials.Familiarity with federal contracting environments preferred.U.S. Citizenship required.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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