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Lead Human Factors Engineer

Washington, DC, us🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-01-21 → 2026-07-31

Core

Ensures digital solutions are designed for the 'human in the loop' to reduce clinician burnout and prevent medical errors caused by poor system usability.

Role type

Lead Human Factors Engineer (Healthcare)

Builds

Clinical tools and digital solutions for the VA

Domain

Healthcare / Human Factors Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

HFE methods, usability studies, statistical analysis, NIST standards, ISO standards, organizational psychology, cognitive load theory

Preferred skills

Simulation-based performance assessment, latent issue identification, HCD promotion, agile collaboration

Technologies

NIST standards, ISO standards

Responsibilities

Conduct performance assessments using simulation; Establish usability metrics and recommend design enhancements; Analyze policy and aggregate process performance to identify latent issues; Promote HCD methods and practices across the VA; Participate in live demo calls and react to participant feedback during user sessions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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