Operations Research Technical Reviewer* (26.49)

Operations Research Technical Reviewer* (26.49) Fully Remote • SIERTEK LTD - BEAVERCREEK, OH 45431 Apply Overview Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day Apply 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 an Operations Research Technical Reviewer (Operations Research Analyst/Mathematician/Statistician) to support an opportunity remotely (part-time). Position Overview Section We are seeking an experienced Operations Research Technical Reviewer to support the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) studies involving health outcomes, accession standards, medical waiver policies, readiness, retention, and force health analytics. The successful candidate will provide advanced statistical and operations research expertise to analyze complex healthcare and military datasets, develop predictive and statistical models, validate analytical methodologies, and communicate findings to Air Force leadership and stakeholders. This position requires strong experience in biostatistics, healthcare analytics, SAS programming, study design, and military medical data environments. Essential Job Functions Statistical Analysis & Operations Research Provide subject matter expertise in statistical analysis evaluating the long-term impacts of accession medical conditions on: Duty performance Retention Readiness Force health outcomes Conduct advanced statistical analyses of healthcare and military datasets. Develop, modify, and analyze datasets using SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG). Apply statistical methodologies to evaluate relationships between medical conditions, accession standards, and operational outcomes. Develop theoretically driven statistical models to evaluate relationships among variables within Air Force medical data environments. Data Management & Analytics Collect, validate, transform, and integrate data from multiple government databases. Access and analyze medical records and operational datasets in accordance with approved data-sharing agreements. Perform data mapping between source systems and analytical datasets. Develop: Data dictionaries Data storage requirements Data structures Analytical datasets Create and maintain datasets supporting statistical modeling, analysis, and publication. Apply appropriate stratification methods using: ICD codes Medical classifications Operational criteria Other relevant health indicators Statistical Modeling & Validation Assist in developing and evaluating statistical models supporting Air Force accession waiver policy analysis. Perform validation and verification activities to ensure analytical products meet requirements. Identify model performance issues and assist with corrective actions. Evaluate analytical methods, assumptions, and study outputs for accuracy and reliability. Provide technical oversight of methodologies, analyses, and reports. Project Management & Technical Documentation Scope analytical projects and support project planning activities. Develop and monitor: Project timelines Milestones Deliverables Progress reports Document analytical processes, statistical methodologies, and computer code. Maintain programming documentation in accordance with USAFSAM standards and commercial best practices. Prepare technical documentation for government review and future reuse. Scientific Communication & Collaboration Participate as a health statistics subject matter expert in interdisciplinary research teams. Support professional conferences through: Poster development Presentations Peer-reviewed publications Prepare briefings and reports for: Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) USAFSAM leadership Department of the Air Force stakeholders Translate complex analytical findings into actionable information for decision-makers. Technical Support Provide automation and analytical support using: SAS/SAS Enterprise Guide Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft SQL Adobe products Microsoft Windows environments Support Air Force medical data systems and standards. Maintain HIPAA compliance while working with protected health information. Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements Master's degree or Ph.D. in: Biostatistics Statistics Operations Research Mathematics Related quantitative discipline Minimum 3 years of experience in the applicable technical field. Minimum 10 years of statistical experience within a healthcare or military environment. Current HIPAA training certification. Advanced expertise in: Statistical analysis Study design Research methodology Data analysis Statistical modeling Demonstrated proficiency with: SAS SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG) Experience performing descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Experience working with healthcare datasets, medical records, or military health data. Experience developing analytical datasets and supporting research studies. Ability to communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and briefings. Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performance Highly Desired Five or more years of experience supporting medical research, military health analytics, or Department of Defense studies. Experience working with: Air Force medical records systems Defense Health Agency (DHA) data Application Virtualization Hosting Environment (AVHE) Military personnel datasets Experience supporting: USAFSAM research programs Accession waiver analysis Readiness studies Force health protection initiatives Experience publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. Experience presenting research findings at professional conferences. SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 1+833.743.7835.