Biostatistician Technical

National Quality Forum - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Biostatistician, Technical Lead position at the National Quality Forum focuses on leveraging statistical expertise and data science to enhance quality measurement in healthcare. This role involves conducting research to develop quality measures, managing project teams, and guiding the statistical aspects of quality measures aimed at improving equity, quality, and affordability in healthcare. The position supports the development, testing, and benchmarking of measures for accreditation and care improvement, utilizing various data sources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare data sets for analysis and evaluate and resolve data issues.
• Contribute to the design of studies in support of quality measurement activities, including measure development, adaptation, and application.
• Conduct statistical analyses that inform measure design and testing, including risk models, validity, and reliability.
• Partner with project leaders and lead project teams to identify and capture data required from internal and external sources.
• Regularly communicate the status of projects to organization leaders.
• Maintain a working knowledge of statistics and informatics, including technology, standards, and methods used in healthcare and research.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, or health services research with training and experience relevant to healthcare quality measurement.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a methodologist or statistician contributing to the development of quality measures, clinical predictive models, or related assays.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a portfolio of projects and budgets.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of the statistical and technical aspects of quality measures using claims, registry, electronic health record, and patient-reported data.
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines on a complicated array of projects, meeting defined outcomes on time and within budget.
• Ability to provide technical knowledge to guide project teams, as well as the ability to learn new content to guide projects.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, issue resolution, and a clear track record serving as a recognized technical expert.
• Agility and ability to easily shift with changing priorities.
• Great collaborator who thrives in a culture of innovation and individual and shared accountability.
• Passion for improving healthcare quality, outcomes, and affordability.