Summary of Past Performance on Government Contract Work
This document outlines key projects and contributions delivered across multiple government contracts, showcasing a range of advanced statistical expertise applied in nuclear safety, environmental protection, healthcare research, and defense projects.
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (SC&A)
Contract Duration: September 2024 – August 2025
Role: Statistician
Objective: Update to NUREG-1507, focusing on methods for calculating scan Minimum Detectable Concentrations (MDC) for continuously collected data in radiological surveys.
Responsibilities:
- Advanced statistical modeling for MDC calculations, integrating lag-k statistical methodology.
- Developing experimental designs tailored for environmental variability and validating through field studies.
- Collaborating with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for integration into the Visual Sample Plan (VSP) software.
Impact: Improved precision and compliance in radiation monitoring, ensuring regulatory standards are met.
Health Resources and Services Administration (Vinformatix)
Contract Duration: January 2024 – January 2025
Role: Statistician
Objective: Provide statistical expertise for health services research, with a focus on veteran healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize R and SAS for analyzing national health survey datasets.
- Develop computational methods to support statistical models and refine data analysis techniques.
- Create interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau to convey findings to policymakers and healthcare providers.
Impact: Enhanced understanding and improved decision-making in national health policy and veteran healthcare.
Environmental Protection Agency (SC&A)
Contract Duration: January 2024 – June 2024
Role: Statistician
Objective: Develop a statistical framework for monitoring environmental consequences at uranium in-situ recovery sites.
Responsibilities:
- Optimal sampling design and trend analysis to assess ecosystem stability.
- Power calculations and cost-benefit analyses incorporating environmental and economic factors.
- Apply geostatistical and predictive modeling techniques to inform regulatory decisions.
Impact: Strengthened EPA’s regulatory framework with data-driven, actionable insights for sustainable management.
Department of Defense (ANSER)
Contract Duration: October 2021 – April 2023
Role: Statistician (Active Secret Clearance)
Objective: Support defense research studies with robust statistical analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive Statistical Analysis Plans and optimal experimental designs.
- Perform data analysis using advanced mixed-effect models to derive meaningful insights.
- Produce clear reports to ensure stakeholders can effectively use study findings.
Impact: Contributed to reliable and well-communicated research outcomes, enhancing strategic decision-making.
State of Connecticut (Evidence Impact Labs)
Project: Utilization Management and Provider Payment Practices of Medicare Advantage Plans
Contract Duration: September 2024 – December 2024
Role: Statistician
Objective: Conduct a comprehensive study on the utilization and provider payment practices for individuals over 65 enrolled in various insurance plans in Connecticut, including Medicare Advantage and Fee-for-Service Medicare.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a statistical protocol, including methods and hypotheses, and prepare CMS and Connecticut All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) data for analysis.
- Protect intellectual property by creating, updating and monitoring data integrity within an aws s3 bucket
- Conduct descriptive, comparative, and regression analyses to examine utilization patterns, costs, and the impact of utilization management practices.
- Analyze claims denials, appeals, and prior authorizations to assess their influence on utilization and payment practices.
Impact: Provide insights into healthcare disparities and cost management strategies, with the ultimate goal of informing policies that improve healthcare equity and efficiency for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.