Data Analyst II - Battlefield Shock and Organ Support

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Data Analyst II to provide analytic support to epidemiologists, biostatisticians and scientists and ensure data quality and data integrity.

This position will be in support of Department of Surgery - Battlefield Shock and Organ Support. The incumbent will have a primary focus in developing waveforms and research techniques and/or tools to analyze and then aid in understanding biological data. Responsibilities and skills required involve computer programming, calculating statistics related to biological information, and mathematics.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
  • Preferred Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Data Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in Python and scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, PyMC, etc.).
• Experience with Bayesian inference, MCMC methods, statistical modeling, and signal processing.
• Proven ability to develop robust data pipelines and computational tools for large-scale or complex datasets.
• Experience designing or analyzing experimental studies (clinical, engineering, or physical sciences).
• Strong record of scientific communication, including publications or conference presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust investigation.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• Set in a remote office environment.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $64,200-$100,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Develops and maintains scalable data pipelines, statistical models, and analytical tools to process complex physiological, clinical, and simulation datasets.
• Applies advanced analytics—including Bayesian inference, MCMC methods, signal processing, and dimensionality-reduction techniques—to extract insights, quantify uncertainty, and strengthen experimental and study design.
• Builds custom software solutions and computational frameworks for data cleaning, hardware-integrated data acquisition, workflow automation, and large-scale simulation generation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments, evaluate outcomes, and translate quantitative findings into actionable scientific and operational recommendations.
• Produces technical reports, data visualizations, and peer-reviewed publications with rigorous documentation and clear communication of analytical methods and results.