Senior Research Statistician

Overview

CVP is seeking a Senior Research Statistician to support the VA Anesthesia Quality Improvement Program (VA-AnesQIP) at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This position will play a crucial role in advancing healthcare quality through sophisticated statistical analysis and research methodology.

Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute statistical methods for health services projects within VA-AnesQIP
• Lead statistical analysis for quality improvement, systems improvement, and root cause analysis initiatives
• Develop and implement new statistical methodologies for complex healthcare data analysis
• Provide expert consultation on statistical methods to subject matter specialists and agency officials
• Direct data extraction, cleaning, and validation processes
• Plan and coordinate specialized statistical analyses for research and operational programs
• Present findings at national conferences and participate in scientific review panels
• Author and contribute to scientific publications and technical reports
• Mentor and oversee junior research staff and data analysts
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the VA healthcare system

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a government security clearance
• Minimum 8 years of post-doctoral experience in healthcare research
• Demonstrated expertise in health services research methodology
• Track record of successful grant funding and/or project leadership
• Experience with large healthcare databases and quality improvement initiatives
• Extensive experience in advanced statistical methods and research design
• Expert knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality improvement research
• Excellence in both written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and lead complex research projects
• Experience presenting to national audiences and serving on scientific advisory boards

Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or closely related field

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. Wehelp organizations achieve lasting transformation.