SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Operations Research Technical Reviewer (Operations Research Analyst/Mathematician/Statistician) to support an opportunity remotely (part-time). PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.siertek.com/careersPosition Overview SectionWe are seeking an experienced Operations Research Technical Reviewer to support the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) studies involving health outcomes, accession standards, medical waiver policies, readiness, retention, and force health analytics.The successful candidate will provide advanced statistical and operations research expertise to analyze complex healthcare and military datasets, develop predictive and statistical models, validate analytical methodologies, and communicate findings to Air Force leadership and stakeholders. This position requires strong experience in biostatistics, healthcare analytics, SAS programming, study design, and military medical data environments. Essential Job FunctionsStatistical Analysis & Operations ResearchProvide subject matter expertise in statistical analysis evaluating the long-term impacts of accession medical conditions on:Duty performanceRetentionReadinessForce health outcomesConduct advanced statistical analyses of healthcare and military datasets.Develop, modify, and analyze datasets using SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG).Apply statistical methodologies to evaluate relationships between medical conditions, accession standards, and operational outcomes.Develop theoretically driven statistical models to evaluate relationships among variables within Air Force medical data environments.Data Management & AnalyticsCollect, validate, transform, and integrate data from multiple government databases.Access and analyze medical records and operational datasets in accordance with approved data-sharing agreements.Perform data mapping between source systems and analytical datasets.Develop:Data dictionariesData storage requirementsData structuresAnalytical datasetsCreate and maintain datasets supporting statistical modeling, analysis, and publication.Apply appropriate stratification methods using:ICD codesMedical classificationsOperational criteriaOther relevant health indicatorsStatistical Modeling & ValidationAssist in developing and evaluating statistical models supporting Air Force accession waiver policy analysis.Perform validation and verification activities to ensure analytical products meet requirements.Identify model performance issues and assist with corrective actions.Evaluate analytical methods, assumptions, and study outputs for accuracy and reliability.Provide technical oversight of methodologies, analyses, and reports.Project Management & Technical DocumentationScope analytical projects and support project planning activities.Develop and monitor:Project timelinesMilestonesDeliverablesProgress reportsDocument analytical processes, statistical methodologies, and computer code.Maintain programming documentation in accordance with USAFSAM standards and commercial best practices.Prepare technical documentation for government review and future reuse.Scientific Communication & CollaborationParticipate as a health statistics subject matter expert in interdisciplinary research teams.Support professional conferences through:Poster developmentPresentationsPeer-reviewed publicationsPrepare briefings and reports for:Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS)USAFSAM leadershipDepartment of the Air Force stakeholdersTranslate complex analytical findings into actionable information for decision-makers.Technical SupportProvide automation and analytical support using:SAS/SAS Enterprise GuideMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft SQLAdobe productsMicrosoft Windows environmentsSupport Air Force medical data systems and standards.Maintain HIPAA compliance while working with protected health information.QualificationsMinimum Position RequirementsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in:BiostatisticsStatisticsOperations ResearchMathematicsRelated quantitative disciplineMinimum 3 years of experience in the applicable technical field.Minimum 10 years of statistical experience within a healthcare or military environment.Current HIPAA training certification.Advanced expertise in:Statistical analysisStudy designResearch methodologyData analysisStatistical modelingDemonstrated proficiency with:SASSAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG)Experience performing descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.Experience working with healthcare datasets, medical records, or military health data.Experience developing analytical datasets and supporting research studies.Ability to communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and briefings.Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performanceHighly Desired Five or more years of experience supporting medical research, military health analytics, or Department of Defense studies.Experience working with:Air Force medical records systemsDefense Health Agency (DHA) dataApplication Virtualization Hosting Environment (AVHE)Military personnel datasetsExperience supporting:USAFSAM research programsAccession waiver analysisReadiness studiesForce health protection initiativesExperience publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.Experience presenting research findings at professional conferences. 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