WOC - Research Statistician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $0 – $0
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-01
Application Deadline: 2026-10-15

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Job Summary

This position serves as Without Compensation (WOC) Research Statistician within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. Please note, there is not pay associated with this position.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, initiating, formulating, planning, executing, and disseminating the statistical methods for a wide range of research projects. Provides methodological expertise as the senior statistician to top level subject matter specialists and agency officials responsible for broad research and operational programs. Advises and consults on a variety of problems involving the theory or application of statistical methods.

Originates new statistical methods for projects of a broad and comprehensive nature. Plans, directs, and coordinates a variety of specialized and complex statistical analyses. Oversees and participates in major research projects that investigate important and difficult issues in Veteran health and health care delivery and address key gaps in knowledge.

Involves complex theoretical and empirical issues and requires innovation and original efforts at the highest level of sophistication. Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $0 – $0.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.