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About the Role
The Senior Health Services Researcher supports the Defense Health Agency's Implementation Science Support Services (IS3) program by providing expert consultation, evaluation, research, and analytical support to advance evidence-based healthcare practices across the Military Health System. The position serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for assessing healthcare programs, evaluating implementation outcomes, synthesizing scientific evidence, and providing strategic recommendations that improve healthcare delivery, readiness, and patient outcomes. The Senior Health Services Researcher collaborates closely with government stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary project teams to support consultation projects and enterprise implementation science initiatives.
Beyond contract execution, the Senior Health Services Researcher will serve as a key subject matter expert supporting organizational growth, solution development, and future health program opportunities. What You’ll Do in Your New Role
Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert in health services research, program evaluation, implementation science, and healthcare improvement.
Lead complex evaluations, assessments, and analytical efforts to identify opportunities for improving healthcare delivery, quality, performance, and outcomes.
Conduct strategic analyses and translate research findings into actionable recommendations for healthcare leaders and decision-makers.
Support consultation projects through evidence synthesis, needs assessments, program evaluations, and implementation planning.
Collaborate with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, implement, and sustain evidence-based practices and innovations.
Develop executive briefings, reports, white papers, technical products, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Apply qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess program effectiveness and support data-informed decision making.
Contribute to enterprise initiatives focused on implementation science, healthcare transformation, dissemination, and organizational improvement.
Facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders and provide strategic recommendations regarding healthcare programs, policy, and performance improvement.
Support the development and dissemination of knowledge products, tools, and resources that advance Military Health System priorities.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Health Services Research, Public Health, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting the Military Health System.
Demonstrated experience conducting health services research, program evaluation, assessment, and strategic analysis.
Experience synthesizing scientific evidence and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of reports, presentations, and executive briefings.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting complex healthcare initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
Program Managment experience and/or certification
Change Management experience and/or certification
Experience supporting Military Health System, Department of Defense, or other federal healthcare programs.
Experience supporting implementation science, dissemination science, healthcare innovation, or evidence-based practice initiatives.
Experience collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International , please visit www.culmen.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
