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Population Survey Methodologist OverviewPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Population Survey Methodologist to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This position provides expertise in survey methodology, sampling design, questionnaire development, survey operations, and statistical analysis supporting large-scale behavioral health and population health research initiatives, including the Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS) and other Department of Defense survey efforts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Government stakeholders, researchers, statisticians, epidemiologists, and behavioral health professionals to develop scientifically rigorous survey methodologies that produce reliable, actionable data supporting policy development, healthcare planning, and military readiness.

ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions:

Provide subject matter expertise in survey methodology supporting behavioral health and population health research initiatives. Design, develop, and evaluate survey methodologies for large-scale health and behavioral health studies. Develop statistically sound sampling strategies, survey instruments, and data collection methodologies. Evaluate questionnaire design to improve validity, reliability, and respondent engagement. Support survey planning, implementation, data collection, weighting, validation, and analysis activities. Collaborate with statisticians and researchers to ensure survey methodologies meet accepted scientific standards. Analyze survey data and prepare technical reports, executive briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership. Develop survey documentation, methodological reports, and technical guidance supporting contract deliverables. Monitor survey quality, response rates, sampling error, and data integrity throughout the survey lifecycle. Recommend improvements to survey methodology, sampling strategies, and data collection procedures. Support behavioral health surveillance and population health initiatives using survey data and research findings. Participate in multidisciplinary project teams, technical working groups, and stakeholder meetings. Ensure survey activities comply with accepted scientific, ethical, and statistical standards. Support continuous improvement of survey operations and data quality processes.

QualificationsNecessary Skills and Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of survey research methodologies and questionnaire design. Expertise in probability sampling, stratified sampling, weighting, and survey estimation techniques. Knowledge of survey operations, respondent engagement, and data quality management. Experience with behavioral health, healthcare, or population health surveys. Proficiency using statistical software such as SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, or equivalent analytical platforms. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Experience interpreting survey findings and communicating results to technical and non-technical ...For full information see follow application link. Goldbelt Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.