Principal Statistician

eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that works across government, partnering with our clients to improve the health and lives of millions of Americans, ensure the security of all Americans—from soldiers and veterans to kids and the elderly, and defend national interests on the battlefield. Our engineers, designers, and strategists cut through complexity to create intuitive products and services that courageously equip Federal agencies with solutions to transform today for a better tomorrow for all Americans. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ingest, transform, and analyze medical patient, provider, and administrative records using SAS and Python or R. 
• Develop, modify, and validate new and existing patient safety measures. 
• Design, develop, and implement sample weighting and risk-adjustment methods. 
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual summary data reports and presentations using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Lead ad-hoc analyses and studies to identify and interpret trends across time and sample populations. 
• Perform data quality assessments to identify anomalies, determine potential causes of anomalies, and suggest remedial actions. 
• Support the validation and enhancement of data abstraction processes, algorithms, and measures. 
• Communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
   

Required Qualifications:  

• A doctorate degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or other related scientific or technical discipline. 
• At least 10 years of experience in statistical programming, data analysis, and data interpretation. 
• At least 5 years of experience providing statistical consultation in biomedical research and drafting study manuscripts. 
• Demonstrated publication records to reflect the principal statistician's ability to serve as primary author in patient safety research. 
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop special analysis programs. 
• Proficiency in SAS or other similar statistical software.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least 5 years of experience providing statistical consultation in patient safety research. 
• At least 5 years of experience directing and coordinating with other analysts to perform analytic tasks. 

Working Environment: 

eSimplicity supports a remote work environment operating within the Eastern time zone so we can work with and respond to our government clients. Expected hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern unless otherwise directed by manager. 

Occasional travel for training and project meetings. It is estimated to be less than 25% per year.  

Benefits:  

We offer a highly competitive salary and full healthcare benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

eSimplicity is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.