25.18 Statistical and Psychology Research Professional Support

Description

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 a Statistical and Psychology Research Professional to support an opportunity remotely.

POSITION OVERVIEW SECTION 

This effort is to acquire professional, scientific, and technical support services for the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine’s Aeromedical Operational and Clinical Psychology Division (USAFSAM/FESP) to create research capabilities. Specifically, this project seeks to evaluate the impacts of Integrated Operational Support (IOS) services on biopsychosocial processes associated with optimal functioning for promoting resilience among Airmen and Guardians. Measuring outcomes is an essential aspect of evidence-based program development and evaluation. At present, there is no standard method for evaluating IOS teams’ intervention outcomes. Implementing such a process can enhance the capabilities of IOS teams in supporting individuals and commanders to ensure Airmen and Guardian readiness. Further, gathering data on those who use IOS services can support evidence-based program development.   Services shall include scientific research design, professional updates of the scientific literature, database management, data collection and statistical analysis, discussion of the results, composition of research technical reports, and generating and delivering professional presentations for academic conferences. Support shall require contractor employee to interface with USAFSAM/FESP Aeromedical staff, 711th Human Performance Wing (711th HPW) staff, research partners and participants, and minimally with supported MAJCOM/HQ staff as needed. The employee shall meet the requirements of this task order with the professional support and technically qualified personnel to assist in areas required to meet the stated objectives and to accomplish the work required. 

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive study protocol, including hypothesis, methodologies, collection strategies, and overall statistical analysis of study data in consultation with USAFSAM/FESP professional staff.
• Provide customer leadership a relevant scientific literature review and data analyses, as well as participate in related discussions with USAFSAM/FESP staff.
• Confer with and advise USAFSAM/FESP professional staff regarding optimal statistical approaches to analyze study data. The employee shall perform statistical analyses of study data using descriptive and inferential statistical procedures.
• Minimize any threats to the validity of the statistical products or online data repositories, as well as maintain the data in a secure fashion consistent with IRB protocol and safeguards. The employee shall maintain confidentiality of screening data, contents of technical reports, and presentation of data deemed sensitive and not releasable to the general public. The employee shall complete the appropriate IRB paperwork and training requirements for conducting research.
• Prepare reports of scientific/statistical results in support of scientific literature publication, in coordination with USAFSAM/FESP and 711 HPW staff. The number of professional presentations, reports, and papers shall be verified based upon the relevance of research findings, as they become available.
• Can expect to travel, as needed, to provide professional support, customer consultations, and research presentations at line leadership meetings and professional conferences. The employee can work with USAFSAM/FESP personnel regarding personal limitations on travel scheduling. The employee shall maintain communications with project personnel that facilitate teamwork; adhere to strict confidentiality and classification requirements in all forms of communication.
• Responsible for data management and coordinating process with project team members, which shall include acquisition, input, maintenance, electronic format products, and storage of all project data. The employee shall assist staff in the collection of assessment data maintenance and downloading into the project database.
• Provide project operations support, to include assistance with USAFSAM/FES research activities and acquisition of data in support of project goals and objectives.
• Arrange, lead, oversee, and participate in research team meetings, (to include leading a weekly meeting) as needed, to ensure effective communication between research team members as related to the achievement of project research goals.
• If there is an unexpected interruption in research capabilities and/or reduction in workload, the employee shall support research endeavors in support of additional USAFSAM/FESP related investigations, as required. 

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree specializing in Research Psychology, ideally in fields of Industrial Organizational, or Applied Social psychology.
• Expert knowledge with at least 5 years of experience of database development, gathering and organizing data supporting analyses for a wide range of analytical procedures, research report writing, and developing actionable recommendations for improving human performance and behavioral science research.
• At least 5 years of experience with developing products presenting research outcomes (e.g., statistical results and interpretations), to include professional presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and/or technical reports.
• At least 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical data analysis using software such as JMP, SPSS, R, etc.
• Have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctoral degree specializing in Research Psychology, ideally in fields of Industrial Organizational, or Applied Social psychology is desired.
• Strong background in program evaluation, including designing, implementing, and analyzing data to assess program effectiveness is desired.
• Experience developing and administering comprehensive, validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based capabilities is desired.
• Experience presenting statistical results at peer-reviewed national forums (i.e., Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology, American Psychological Association, Aerospace Medicine Association) is desired.
• Experience as an author of publications in peer-reviewed journals or official USAF/DoD technical reports in behavioral science with regards to human performance and behavioral science research is desired. 

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