Statistics SME

The VHA Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Utilization of Health Care (Survey of Enrollees) began in 1999 as a key input for the Enrollee Health Care Projection Model. It is an annual survey that gathers information from enrolled Veterans regarding their perceived health status, experiences with health services, current and anticipated future health care usage, insurance coverage, access to telehealth, and demographic characteristics. Participation remains voluntary. The data collected has supported projections of future health care utilization and informed VHA leadership in planning for the evolved needs of the Veteran population. This information is being collected in accordance with section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Statistics to help with this potential upcoming project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey Design & Development
• Design, develop, and test surveys, questionnaires, and data collection instruments.
• Determine sampling methods, sample sizes, and appropriate survey methodologies.
• Evaluate survey reliability, validity, and response quality.
• Data Collection & Management
• Oversee data collection processes and ensure adherence to statistical standards.
• Clean, validate, and prepare datasets for analysis.
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Statistical Analysis & Modeling
• Apply statistical techniques such as regression, hypothesis testing, time-series analysis, and multivariate analysis.
• Build predictive models and algorithms to uncover trends, patterns, and relationships in data.
• Select and justify appropriate analytical methodologies.
• Reporting & Communication
• Interpret statistical results and translate them into clear, actionable insights.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance & Methodological Support
• Conduct data validation, error-checking, and sensitivity analyses.
• Evaluate model performance and ensure statistical accuracy.
• Provide methodological advice during project planning and evaluation.

• PhD in Statistics, Statistical Analysis or closely related field
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development