Mathematical Statistician
Apply Job ID 40300 Date posted 06/08/2026Job Family:
Research Analyst
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching forMathematicalStatisticiantosupportthe overall operationalobjectivesof the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the provision of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity inBethesda,MD.
Collaborate with investigatorson the design, conduct, interpretation, and/or analysis of direct-data projects to answer questionsregardingheart, lung, and blood diseases and major risk factors to account for previously unexplained phenomena and/or open significant new avenues for further study.
Prepare data and/or results for presentation and/or publication in collaboration withinvestigator(s).
Validate ormodifyscientific theories or methodologies relating to topic areas to result in improved understanding of techniques or medical practice.
Apply conventional,establishedapproaches, methods, techniques, and solutions to newsituationsor develop new analytical techniques.
Develop new hypotheses and approaches for studies usingstate-of-the-artmethods asappropriate.
Provide expert statistical consultationto andcollaborate with scientists within the NHLBI and associated research groups.
Select and implementappropriate methodsof study design, data collection, summary, and analysis in the biological and medical sciences.
Apply a variety of statistical techniquessuch asanalysis of variance, probability, regression analysis, contingency tables, survival analysis, tests of significance, confidence intervals, and sample size requirements for clinical data.
Work withinvestigatorsto turn general researchobjectivesinto well-defined scientific and testable statistical hypotheses.Determinewhether the available data or the data to be collected will allow the hypotheses to be tested.
Evaluate methodologies used and ensure results are valid and reliable.
Resolve technical problems incollectionof biomedical information data.
Assistin the development and implementation of quality control and other study-monitoring procedures.
Contribute to the initiation of research projects in the application or modifications of mathematical statisticsrequiredfor data analysis or for statistical investigations.
Participate in regularly scheduled branch meetings; discuss data and/or results.
Contribute to the writing and editing of scientific papers.
Keep abreast of statisticaldevelopmentsthrough review of literature, attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:
PhDin statistics or related field OR Master’sdegree plus three (3) years of statistical data analysis experience in lieu of PhD.
Experience working withstatistical software such as R or S+,Python,and/or SAS.
Significant experiencein large-scale data analysis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
- Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Knowledge of Microsoft 365
Excellent analytical,organizational,and time-management skills.
Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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