Overview
The VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention is seeking a full-time Statistician (Data Scientist) to work as part of their Data Analytics Core. Primary duties include: (1) appropriate use and application of data science, statistical theory and epidemiology; (2) expertise in managing large, complex datasets; (3) planning and performing multivariate analyses; and (4) effectively communicating complex analytic results to diverse stakeholders.
At minimum, candidates must have: (1) completed at least 15 semester hours of graduate-level statistics courses, (2) demonstrate proficiency in at least one statistical programming language, preferably SAS, R or Python, and (3) and possess at least 1 year experience working in statistics-related role. Experience working with health services and public health data is desirable. We will need to review a college transcript and resume to determine the candidate meets the education and experience criteria.
The Center of Excellence is located in Canandaigua, NY. Candidates living anywhere in the U.S. will be considered; however, this is not a remote position. Office space at the closest VA must be secured prior to offers of employment. This is a full-time position and includes a full benefits package. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of employment with the VA.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript by email to: Brady Stephens, Director for Data Analytics, Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention, Brady.Stephens@va.gov.
About Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention (CoE) in August 2007 with the overarching mission to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with Veteran suicide. The Center is comprised of 4 Divisions – Research, Data Analytics, Education and Operations – which collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to advance Veteran suicide prevention. The Data Analytics Division provides statistical and data management services and subject matter expertise within the Center and to National Programs such as Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. For more information on the VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention, visit our website.
