Biostatistician​/Operations Research and System Analyst

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The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Biostatistician/Operations Research & System Analyst to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As a Biostatistician/Operations Research & System Analyst, you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence-based decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

This position provides expert management, coordination, and analytical support for Special Operations Human Performance and psychological programs, offering guidance on planning, programming, budgeting, and policy development. The Biostatistician/Operations Research & System Analyst serves as a recognized authority in designing and applying advanced mathematical and statistical models to evaluate and optimize human performance initiatives, advise on alternative courses of action, and ensure programs align with mission requirements and strategic objectives.

Additionally, this role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports research and data‑driven decision‑making, and contributes to the development of capability documents and continuous improvement of health and behavioral programs across Special Operations Forces.

• Provide management, coordination, liaison, advice, research, analysis, planning, programming, and budgeting advice and assistance, education and training policies and guidelines for Special Operations Human Performance, psychological and social programs

• Provide expert guidance and advice to Component headquarters staff

• Serve as a key analyst and recognized professional authority performing scientific work requiring the design, development, and adaptation of mathematical and statistical models and techniques and provide advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative courses of action

• May be required to perform the following tasks:

• Support the strategic planning process for Special Operations Forces unique programs to enhance individual and unit performance

• Coordinate joint integration and management of all Component Command force preservation capabilities

• Determine alternative ways to achieve the best mix of personnel, equipment, and training, within fiscal constraints, to optimize special operations human performance and rapidly repair injured personnel and return them to duty

• Evaluate Human Performance Programs (HPP) and Psychological Performance Programs across the Component and Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and develop corresponding measures of effectiveness

• Ensure Component programs target performance and rehabilitation parameters according to mission requirements and program policy, encompassing the following strategic areas:
  Humans Are More Important than Hardware and Human Capital Preservation

• Apply expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support a variety of established Human Performance initiatives

• Provide information about psychological factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity to individuals and groups

• Assist POTFF Staff with goal…