Position SummaryPrometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of an experienced Data Scientist to support clinical research across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role transforms complex clinical and research data into actionable insights that drive patient outcomes operational efficiency and evidence-based decision-making. The Data Scientist ensures data quality regulatory compliance and statistical rigor while collaborating with researchers clinicians and regulatory stakeholders to support the success and integrity of clinical trials and research studies.
Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesStatistical Metric Development & Oversight
- Serve as a statistical lead across multiple biomedical research initiatives
- Design and oversee healthcare performance measures with clear clinical and operational impact
- Partner with clinicians analysts and data owners to ensure data integrity validity and alignment
- Define statistical significance thresholds to support evidence-based decision-making
Study Design & Biostatistical Consultant
- Collaborate with principal investigators to design rigorous clinical and biomedical studies
- Develop and execute Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) aligned with regulatory and scientific standards
- Support study protocols with sample size calculations randomization strategies and power analyses
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP FDA and EMA guidelines throughout the data lifecycle
Data Management & Analysis
- Manage and analyze large complex datasets spanning clinical genomic and laboratory domains
- Apply advanced statistical methods including regression models survival analysis mixed-effects longitudinal and Bayesian approaches
- Conduct simulations and novel modeling to address complex research questions
Benchmarking & Performance Evaluations
- Leverage industry standards (CMS NCQA HEDIS Joint Commission) to inform target setting
- Perform comparative and population health analyses across peer organizations
Biostatistical Analysis & Study Design
- Apply biostatistical methods to analyze health data
- Design and execute analytics studies using statistical analysis techniques
- Evaluate causality confounding factors and data limitations in clinical datasets
- Provide methodological support for research quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives
Reporting & Visualization
- Develop executive-ready dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI Tableau and Python
- Translate complex findings into clear actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
- Build reproducible automated and version-controlled analytic workflows
Data Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA data privacy and institutional governance standards
- Maintain comprehensive documentation to support transparency and reproducibility
Scientific Communication & Compliance
- Author and contributor to manuscripts technical reports and conference presentations
- Clearly interpret statistical results for investigators with varying levels of quantitative expertise
Strategic & Ad Hoc Analytics
- Deliver rapid-cycle analyses supporting population health patient safety and strategic priorities
Minimum Qualifications- Masters degree in Biostatistics Health Informatics Data Science or a related quantitative discipline
- Three (3) years of experience in healthcare analytics with demonstrated proficiency in statistical modeling and data interpretation
- Deep familiarity with healthcare data types (e.g. claims EMR registries surveys); VHA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) knowledge preferred
- Strong knowledge of biostatistical techniques including hypothesis testing mixed models and longitudinal analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel R SAS Python SQL and data visualization tools
- Ability to communicate with both clinical and technical teams translating numbers into narratives
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
- Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Preferred Qualification- Experience building semantic data models in Power BI and Analysis Services Tabular
- Experience utilizing RedCap in clinical data collection and management
- Proficiency with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create custom measures KPIs and dynamic reporting
- Ability to translate business requirements into intuitive data structures and reusable logic
Compensation & Benefits
PFS offers a benefits package that may include health dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.
PFS benefits compensation and bonuses are determined by various factors including but not limited to location the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract and organizational requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex parental status national origin age disability genetic information political affiliation military service or other status protected by law.
Accommodations
PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Workplace Health Safety and Compliance
This position may be subject to clientspecific or governmentmandated vaccination health or safety requirements which may change over time.
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