25.12 Senior Research Coordinator

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 a Senior Research Coordinator to support an opportunity remotely.

POSITION OVERVIEW SECTION 

The employee shall provide research investigation study support for the Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air and Space Biosciences Division.  As the Performance & Resilience Optimization (PRO)Program expands into its next phase, 711 HPW/RHB will need the services of a highly organized and innovative individual to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a dynamic program.  The employee shall interface with RH and 711 HPW Staff, as well as USAF experts and consultants in this field. The employee shall be responsible for providing operational research by assisting USAF principal investigators to design, monitor, and collect accurate data from human performance studies, analyses, and research. The employee requires expert knowledge in human performance, human systems integration, and human subject research regulatory requirements. The employee shall provide Advisory & Assistance Services to 711HPW/RHB.  The employee shall meet all requirements of the basic contract and provide a professionally and technically qualified individual to perform all tasks in the following paragraphs to fulfill the requirements of this task order. 

Essential Job Functions

• Support design and implementation of psychological and physiological performance enhancement interventions by using expert skills in human performance research.  
• Prepare and maintain test results, technical information, reports, and briefings on progress, and provide evaluation, analysis and recommendations for ongoing and proposed human performance research.
• Possess the organizational skills necessary to obtain and manage research data from multiple sources, including electronic data and cloud-based interfaces, in coordination with the chief data scientist.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks associated with research: obtain and maintain applicable IRB, HRPO, IACUC, IBC, MOU, and data sharing agreements.  To include providing audit trails to assure protocol compliance; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor subjects’ progress.
• Experience seeking publication or has been published in peer reviewed human performance related and/or medical journals.
• Perform and complete assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups.  
• Establish and maintain a constant and effective working relationship within the division, the directorate, 711 HPW, MAJCOMs, Air Staff, academia, business, and industry customers, partners and stakeholders for coordination, support and changes to the scope of assigned work.  
• Maintain effective working relationships with principal investigators, program managers, researchers and support staff involved in the acquisition of medical systems and conduct of human performance research.
• Exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide essential research support to execute the data management strategy and human subject participation in accordance with the approved IRB protocol.  The employee shall continually assess and report progress toward accomplishment of these efforts.   

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Master of Science degree related to a social science and/or research focused field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in operational research and evaluation in the area of human performance research.
• Expertise in human performance research and shall be able to support design and implementation of psychological and physiological performance enhancement interventions. No specific expertise in psychology is needed.  However, the demonstrated ability to learn and implement a standard research protocol, with minor on the spot modifications is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.
• Expert knowledge in Federal and Department of Defense regulations and Air Force Institutional Review Board (IRB) policy related to human use research.
• Have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.  The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.  

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with some or all tasks below. 

SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. 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.

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