Analytical group on LinkedIn

We are building a directory of statistical websites: journals, companies, training, books, seminars, people and many other categories. Any help with this would be appreciated. Feel free to spread the word about this project and the statistical job board ( datashaping.com ). We are also constantly looking to add some interesting material, e.g. salary surveys, data mining contest, keyword trends, etc. If you have some interesting contributions, feel free to contact us.

For those with a LinkedIn account, we invite you to join the statistical group that was recently created. It is the first and only one associated with networking / social websites. Here's the link with the invite:

Invite to Join the LinkedIn Analytical Group

Regards, Vincent

Quantitative Analyst - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

Quants at the D. E. Shaw group apply sophisticated numerical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Their work involves examining trading data to determine ways of increasing profitability, decreasing risk, and lowering transaction costs. In addition, quants research financial literature to identify new trading ideas and create simulations to test them. Quants with the D. E. Shaw group have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number of them have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-Quant@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs15651x.shtml
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Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. The firm was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, who received his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford and served on the CS faculty at Columbia before organizing the D. E. Shaw group. Activities range from computer-based quantitative investment management to the development and financing of technology-oriented business ventures, but are tied together by a common focus on the economic implications of technological innovation. We offer a casual work environment populated by some of the brightest graduates from the strongest computer science programs in the world. In many respects, the firm combines the best traits of academia and the corporate world, offering a focused but informal company culture which is reflected in our casual dress, relatively flat management structure, and flexible vacation policy, as well as in the high degree to which new employees work closely with senior staff on key initiatives. We strongly emphasize personal ownership of projects, and new hires are given substantial responsibility from their first day on the job. If you're interested in applying your talents to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating environment, then we'd love to see your resume.

To apply, e-mail your resume toDataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Risk Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate investment capital and an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, seeks an exceptionally gifted individual for the role of Quantitative Analyst in its Risk group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in the Market Risk area of a Wall Street firm, money manager, or risk software vendor. The individual will be responsible for firmwide risk analysis and will work with individual portfolio managers on strategy-specific risk management. A Ph.D. in finance, mathematics, statistics, or econometrics is preferred. Exposure to systematic trading techniques is a strong plus, as is experience interacting with a trading desk or strategy managers. The role affords the exciting opportunity to help build a firmwide risk management infrastructure and to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in alternative asset management. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to DataShaping-RiskQuant@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Analyst - R.W. Beck (Orlando, FL)

R. W. Beck, Inc. is a premier international business consulting firm that provides planning, financial and engineering solutions to our clients in the Energy, Solid Waste, Water and Water Resources industries. We do this by combining our business acumen with our technical expertise to help our clients confront the impacts of aging infrastructures and solve economic and technical challenges. With more than 25 offices around the world we are always looking for qualified engineers, consultants, scientists, and technicians to fill positions to help our clients in the energy, utility, financial, water resources, and solid waste industries.

Our differentiator is the quality of our people and the way we do business – with absolute commitment to objectivity and building trust. We blend our technical expertise with proven business acumen to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. And we have been doing it since 1942.

We offer our employees an attractive total compensation package. Competitive, market-based wages may be augmented by additional profit sharing and spot bonuses, in addition to our comprehensive benefits solutions, tailored to fit every employees needs.

We are often told that we are the engineering and consulting industry’s best kept secret – come check us out at www.rwbeck.com

Description:

R. W. Beck is seeking a candidate for the position of analyst for our Management Economic Consulting group (MEC), which serves the electric utility industry. The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere assisting Project Managers by performing detailed analytical analyses and assisting in project execution. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Analysis of financial and non-financial data.
• Preparation and analysis of financial projections and forecasts.
• Preparation of cost of service and rate analysis.
• Research and compilation of project data.
• Development of project reports, analytical work papers, and project presentations.
• Assist in preparation of project proposals and other business development efforts.

Experience Required:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, engineering, or other related field. M.B.A. or M.P.A. preferred but not required. Candidate must have G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in their major field of study
• 2-3 years applicable experience, preferably related to the electric utility industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Apply Online

Employer Job Code: 07-0128

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Systems Analyst/Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Systems Analyst/Programmer III
Job ID: 20837
Location: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Major Duties

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.
• Lead standardization efforts or larger programming projects.
• Coordinate programming efforts for large or complicated studies involving more than one programmer.
• Lead projects involving two or more functional groups at SCHARP or that impact all groups within SCHARP programming.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer III or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer III or equivalent and a Master’s Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
100% Full Time Position

Other Information

Job Number JB-20837

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is JB-20837. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

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Systems Analyst / Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Division: Public Health Sciences
FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Responsibilities

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent and a Master's Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is AD-21174. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

SCHARP SOPs

View the SCHARP SOPs that pertain to this position at www.scharp.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

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Systems Analyst/Programmer III - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Systems Analyst/Programmer III
Job ID: 21130
Location: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, provide programming support for data management, reporting, and analysis needs of SCHARP. The Systems Analyst / Programmer works in a team environment and supports the overall mission of SCHARP. She/he is expected to communicate effectively with other team members and be responsive to the needs of SCHARP staff as well as external agencies and manufacturers as required.

In support of protocol procedures, study-specific requirements, and clinical monitoring requirements, the incumbent may perform one or more of the following tasks in addition to other duties as assigned:

Major Duties

• Participate in CRF design and development of the data management system for studies.
• Design, test, document, and maintain SCHARP databases (SAS, DataFax, PostgreSQL).
• Develop, document, and maintain data cleaning procedures utilizing SAS edit checks.
• Design and support quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, and work practice guidelines and support documentation of those efforts. Follow SCHARP software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and processes.
• Implement and maintain standard datasets and reports.
• Perform study-specific or cross study ad hoc reporting.
• Document and transfer study data from main SCHARP databases to additional analysis datasets and/or provide study datasets and information to external parties.
• Create Acrobat files (PDFs) of specific CRFs for audit purposes (internal and external).
• Maintain version control on production programs.
• Automate routine data management tasks and reporting.
• Develop and/or maintain user interface programs and software tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent; or one year as a Systems Analyst/Programmer II or equivalent and a Master's Degree in a job related area. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as part of a project team. Experience with SAS statistical software is essential, preferably on Unix platforms. Strong SAS Macro and SAS reporting experience.

Recommended Qualifications

Background and experience with at least one computer language. Proficient use of database management and statistical software. Experience with SQL. Unix experience is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in programming support of clinical trials, statistical programming, or other scientific research programming support. Experience in writing program, system, and/or database documentation. Experience writing work practice guidelines and standard operating procedures is desirable.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits
100% Full Time Position

Other Information
Job Number AD-21130

How To Apply

Please apply directly through our website www.fhcrc.org. The job number for this position is AD-21130. You may also send resumes directly to Alysha Duran at aduran@fhcrc.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

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Data Mining Contest: Uncover Criminal Activity in a Real Fraud Case

The purpose of the contest is to identify a particular type of highly sophisticated fraud that appeared in a pay-per-click advertising program. The fraud targeted one advertiser only. The two questions are

• Why are these clicks fraudulent?
• What type of click fraud is it?

Full details here

Middle/Back Office Software Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm, is looking for exceptional software developers to support its proprietary trading and asset management activities. In addition to having outstanding academic credentials and a deep knowledge of computer science, we're looking for individuals who can play a key role in the development of critical portfolio accounting, general ledger, workflow, and document management systems for a fund with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate capital. Promising candidates will have extensive experience with Java, Perl, and SQL; industry experience in a similar role is desirable but not required. Our company culture is focused but informal, which is reflected in our casual dress, relatively flat management structure, and flexible vacation policy, as well as in the high degree to which new employees work closely with senior staff on key initiatives. We strongly emphasize personal ownership of projects, and new hires are given substantial responsibility from their first day on the job. If you're interested in applying your intellect to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, then we'd love to see your resume. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-MBOProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs15621x.shtml
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Quantitative Developer - D.E. Shaw (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $30 billion in aggregate capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative quantitative developers to help create computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe. Quantitative developers bring exceptionally strong mathematical, analytical, and software development skills to bear on interesting and challenging problems in computational finance and automated securities trading, such as the implementation of statistical algorithms for time-series analysis, the creation of new analytics tools, and the development and analysis of statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. They also enjoy access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs and have extensive software development experience using C, C++, or Java. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-QuantProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs15622x.shtml
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Senior Fraud Analyst (Los Angeles)

The Senior Fraud Analyst position requires hands on experience in statistical analysis, modeling, and advanced SAS and SQL programming skills. As the Senior Fraud Analyst, you will lead the end-to-end process of creating actionable fraud risk analytics including identification and creation of relevant datasets, performing data analysis, synthesizing relevant data, and presenting recommendations to management. This is a high visibility role and requires excellent communication skills as well as a dynamic and energetic approach to problem solving in order to further a best in class customer experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with internal teams and clients to ensure that products are being utilized to the clients’ fullest advantage
• Researching and evaluating current and future technologies for use in building, maintaining, and enhancing client systems – making recommendations based on findings

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Experience programming in SAS or similar statistical software, specifically fraud rule creation, testing and management, including working with complex queries to interrogate client data and identify potential fraud trends
• Experience in manipulating datasets and samples
• SQL programming skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar tools
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive results as self-starter
• Solid understand of various web-based technologies (.Net, J2EE, XML, & EJB)
• 4 year degree in business or statistics

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Experience processing very large data sets
• Familiarity with data-mining techniques
• nowledge of online advertising & web analytics tools (Google, Yahoo, Omniture, SEM’s)

Application Instructions:

• Please email your resume as an attachment to jobs@authenticlick.net. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message. Please include the Title in the subject line of the email.
• Submit your Resume >Refer a Friend >
• Friend's Email Address

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Sales Forecasting Analyst - Large Energy Company (Los Angeles, CA)

DESCRIPTION:

A large Southern California energy company is looking for a high-level Sales Forecasting Analyst to work in their Los Angeles area office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with forecasting experience who is interested in living and working in Southern California. The company provides excellent salary and benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

You will need at least Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, statistics, or an equivalent combination of experience. You should have substantial experience with statistical analysis, including an advanced ability to apply linear regressions. You’ll need excellent analytical skills and top-notch computer skills. Excellent proficiency with Excel and Excel macros is required, and experience with forecasting-specific software such as MetricsND is preferred. You should also be able to modify existing models and develop assumptions and run complex calculations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work with a group of economists and meteorologists that forecast electricity demand from 2 hours ahead to 25 years ahead. You will be responsible for developing the long-term forecasts, from 6 months to 25 years ahead, and will be expected to develop forecasting models relating electricity use by customer class to various economic, demographic, and price variables, including the effects of policy variables such as energy efficiency and self-generation installations by customers. You will also work on analyzing demographics and economic factors that influence load growth and new customer acquisition, and analyze third-party forecasts of the economy to develop an area-specific economic outlook. You will work with short-term forecasters to develop a forecast of the hourly electricity load shape, and to adjust recorded sales for average weather conditions and variations in billing and tracking and reporting.

Send Resumes to: Lee Cordner, Cordner & Associates, Inc. 313 Point San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94901. email: lcordner@pacbell.net Ph. 415-455-9192 Fax 415-455-9193

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Software Engineer - Houston Advanced Research Center (Houston, TX)

Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) is looking for an information technology professional. HARC, a private, not-for-profit applied scientific research facility dedicated to sustainable development, is located in The Woodlands, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. HARC offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a stimulating collaborative environment. More HARC information – www.harc.edu; More information about The Woodlands– www.thewoodlandstx.com

Education: Bachelor degree, Computer Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Masters, minimum of 5 years experience; Bachelors, minimum of 8 years experience.

Skills: Proven experience in the following:

REQUIRED: Programming (ASP.NET, ASP, C, C# 2.0 or above, T-SQL; VB.NET, VBA, Ajax, XML/ XSL, Google API, Quickbase API ); Databases (MS SQL Server 2005, MS Access); data mining; data warehousing; SQL Server Analysis Server; Operating System (Win Server 2003, Win XP); ability to provide desktop support for Windows XP and Vista.

DESIRED: Business Intelligence (MS Analysis Services, OLAP-BI); Tools (MS Project, SPSS, S-Plus, Photoshop, Flash); Sungard-Bitech’s Integrated Financial Administrative (IFAS) System with CDD, Workflow, and Common Code experience strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications/information: Must be eligible to work in the United States; strong oral and written communication skills in English required; ability to write design specifications and user documentation; detail oriented.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Contributing to projects through database programming and geospatial analysis using web interfacing; Technical leadership in database software initiatives including detailed assessment, integration and conversion of data; integration of distributed databases; integration of geospatial technologies; development of data mining tools; interfaces to and/or development of applications, models and tools; and software documentation; Work with other IT members to provide high-quality support to HARC users; Work with all PIs to contribute to IT related proposals; Investigate new technologies, new solutions to existing challenges; Propose cost savings strategies using new IT systems and process; Manage all aspect of projects (planning, execution, monitoring) according to the PMI standard.

Submit resume through HARC website:
www.harc.edu/jobs
Click on the job title.
Follow directions for resume submission.
No phone calls, please.

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Numerical/Physical Modeler and Analyst - Metron (Northern VA)

Provide technical support for numerical modeling and analysis of physical problems including but not limited to electro-optics imaging, RF propagation, radar, and acoustics. Design and develop high-fidelity physical and numerical models incorporating stochastic elements. Verify and validate models with real world data when available. Analyze model results to help characterize sensor/system performance, inform design decisions, and quantify technical specifications and operational requirements. Provide technical feedback based on modeled data to clients in a variety of domains. Divide work across multiple projects both independently and on a team. Explore new areas and domains of modeling and simulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate degree in Applied Math, Physics, or Engineering
• US Citizenship
• Scientific computing, Numerical modeling and simulation experience
• Strong software object-oriented coding skills in C++ or Java
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in probability, statistics, or stochastic processes

Highly Desired:

• Ph.D. in Applied Math, Physics, or Engineering
• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience in the software development industry or with DoD
• Experience in EO/IR, RF, and/or acoustic modeling
• Experience writing and using numerical models for real world applied problems

Metron

Metron is a scientific consulting firm located in Northern Virginia with expertise in the areas of physical modeling, mathematics, operations research, and software development. We address challenging problems in the development of high technology systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.

Metron develops new R&D business areas through the application of mathematics, physics, and computer science. We work in small teams, led by Senior Analysts, who work closely with the new employees. Projects typically involve developing advanced algorithms implemented in a computer prototype system for our R&D customers.

To Apply

Please visit our website at www.metsci.com, and click on careers. Metron, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sales Data Strategist - Network Solutions (Herndon, VA)

As a member of the Sales and Service team, you will be dedicated to architecting a companywide Data Strategy, managing the purchase of multiple lists, and delivering the appropriate data for new customer acquisition and base campaigns. These campaigns will include outbound calling, direct mail and email for the Telesales and Direct Sales organizations to achieve performance targets. You will have the opportunity to deliver immediate impact by overlaying this new data strategy on the basic campaign management plan that exists today.

The Data Strategist role is a strategic and cross-functional role, working to build a data strategy which includes an understanding of the charter of each sales organization and their target markets. You will need to determine when to purchase a list or to use an internal data source that will best align to the target prospect profiles of each part of the sales organization. You will determine what data is required on a campaign by campaign basis (name, title, size, URL, etc) to meet the objectives of the campaigns that are developed by the Product Marketing organization. You will build and maintain the model that determines the pipeline of leads that are required for each channel to meet revenue targets, measure the quality of lists purchased, determine which list vendors we will develop a long standing relationship with, and make recommendations for process improvements.

Job Duties:

• Develop a data strategy to support multiple channels within the organization and multiple campaigns simultaneously across the organization in a cohesive and complementary fashion
• Has first hand knowledge of or can independently find credible sources of external data to support Telesales and direct sales outbound calling, direct mail, email campaigns and/or seminars and webinars
• Work with the internal EDS team to deliver the data that meet the target profiles of new acquisition targets that map to campaigns that MARCOM has designed
• Work with the internal EDS team to deliver the data that meet the target profiles of the customer base for up sell and cross sell campaigns that MARCOM has designed
• Multitask and provide data sets for different campaigns launching at the same time
• Purchase multiple data sets for the same campaign for the purposes of testing to determine which lists are of higher quality and are the most successful which will then become a stable part of monthly recurring campaign schedule
• Work with the MARCOM department to set up robust metrics, analytics and reporting
• Negotiate terms, and develop long term relationships with the best list vendors that can provide data sets that not only match the target profile but are proven out in the call centers
• Manage the pipeline of leads needed to support each channel to allow them to hit revenue targets
• Develop the velocity model of monthly leads needs by channel to hit specific unit and product goals

Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred with 5-7 years of experience previously developing and executing a successful companywide data strategy
• Knowledge of industry best practices on data strategy
• Analytical and excellent problem solving skills
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel and Access
• Basic knowledge of database structure, e.g., relational, tables
• Working knowledge of Axiom
• Experience using database reporting tools.
• Proficiency with graphical display of data
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Works well in a fast-paced, team-based environment

A Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred.

Email your resume to Barbara Frick at bfrick@networksolutions.com

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Director, Marketing Modeling & Analytics (Northern CA)

Job Description:

Join a "rock star" company that derives competitive advantage from its analytical approach, is staffed with people who are highly analytical and data-driven, and invests significant resources in providing a rich data analysis environment across the company. Work with a senior management team that is analytically gifted, has an encyclopedic knowledge of the levers of growth and retention, and possesses a passionate commitment for building a brand of long-term enduring value. Accept your mission to deliver actionable and insightful models that increase new subscriber acquisition efficacy and new subscriber lifetime value. Seeking a quantitative leader with a very strong intellect, a good channel partner, a driver of business value, and a builder who is talented at recognizing good ideas, connecting the dots, and turning it all into actionable models. Position requires ten-plus years of experience in a publicly traded consumer-focused, consumer-facing company, where modeling and analysis have been considered core to accomplishing business objectives. Candidate must be steeped in deep technical knowledge of current direct response techniques, strategies and trends, and know SAS and CRM. A creative mind, an entrepreneurial spirit and pace, a drive to win, and high emotional intelligence and maturity are all a must. In addition, charisma, high standards, a happy and well-balanced life beyond work, and the motivation to always do what is best for the company are also

About Allard Institute Inc.:

Allard Institute Inc. is a global recruiting, resourcing and knowledge transfer business, specializing in financial services and other knowledge economy skill sets since 1983. An outgrowth of Allard Associates Inc., an executive search firm, Allard Institute Inc. has a world-wide reputation for its expertise in credit risk management, marketing, analytics, and business line management, all core competencies that grew up in the credit card industry. Allard Institute Inc. provides "on-demand" expert practitioners across a broad range of data-driven decisioning specialties in the form of permanent hires, business acceleration teams, interim managers, due diligence and fairness opinion teams, analytic product suites, and leadership development. Visit our website at www.allardinstitute.com

Details:

• Salary/Wage: 175,000.00 - 240,000.00 USD /year plus relocation assistance and options
• Status: Full Time, Employee
• Job Category: Financial Services Relevant Work
• Experience: 10+ to 15 Years
• Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

How to apply:

• Please include job code "DSS2174" on all correspondence.
• Email: lee.johnson@allardinstitute.com
• Reference Code: DSS2174

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Salary statistics regarding statisticians, senior statisticians, SAS programmers, quant jobs, data analysts, biostatisticians, updated in September 2007. Comparing metropolitan areas with average nationwide salaries. Full article: datashaping.com/salaries.shtml

Portfolio Performance Pricing (Chicago, IL)

OPPORTUNITY:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an industry leader/ innovator and be part of the management team in Risk Management. This is a highly visible and strategically critical role; the individual that assumes this position will have a lasting contribution to the success of the enterprise.

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

POSITION:

Reporting to the Vice President of Customer Credit Policy, this individual will be responsible for providing thought leadership and development of portfolio risk management polices and strategies in four distitinct areas, managing a team for each and being wholly responsible for the business results of each area. This is a highly visible executive role responsible for business critical risk management and growth functions.

The four principal and distinct areas are:

• Pricing for portfolio, structures programs and initiatives.
• Personal Loan strategy, analysis and policies
• New Initiatives business
• Portfolio analytics

This position is one of the most visible and impactful roles within the business. Specifically, these responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing four teams of 12+ analytical and policy staff with responsibility for recruiting, training, coaching and motivating new talent with exceptional quantitative/ analytical skill sets and competencies;
• Understanding complex business, marketplace and systems issues and requirements and translating them into measurable and actionable strategies for the group;?
• Identifying gaps and providing solutions to improve predictive models, risk scorecards, loss forecasting, experimental design and testing, and value based decision optimization;?
• Enhancing portfolio credit risk strategic and modeling capabilities by adopting the industry best practices and leading edge technologies;?
• Directly lead a team with responsibility for conception and research of a range of new initiatives in support of the full breadth of portfolio credit risk management activities;
• Manage the development and launch of a Personal Loan offering including establishment of credit policies, solicitation targeting, risk based pricing structure together with oversight of infrastructure and supporting models;
• Responsible for development of an account pricing strategy establishing and leading an array of initiatives working closely with the Marketing Pricing team and Finance;?
• Develop an effective portfolio analytics capability thereby continuously improving the understanding of business drivers and the impact of internal and external factors upon current and future performance;?
• Fostering effective communication of ideas/solutions and strategy recommendations across functional areas such as Decision Science, Marketing and Collections;
• Team management responsibilities include the full range of duties such as performance evaluation, promotion/ transfer decisions, salary recommendations, interviewing/ selecting/ terminating employees, planning/ directing their work, planning/ controlling the budget as well as handling other team management-related issues and challenges.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and exceptionally talented executive with in-depth knowledge and understanding of statistics and econometrics. He/She must be experienced in developing credit strategies using econometric models and decision logic within a complex decision framework in the financial industry. This executive will need to be capable of adding value across multiple product business models, across multiple business functions, and from a strategic to a tactical implementation level. Demonstrated record of thought leadership, driving changes and improvements, providing innovative solutions, thinking “outside the box” and challenging the status quo will be essential traits which the person will be required to leverage continually.The successful candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following qualifications:

Technical Skills (Required)

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience (10+ preferred) in developing, testing and implementing complex and sophisticated credit risk management and policy models, and decision logic in the credit card or related industries;
• A very strong set of quantitative/ analytical/ modeling skills demonstrated through advanced academic training and extensive practical experience with progressive increases in the level and scope of functional responsibilities;
• A background in sophisticated quantitative environments within world-class organizations such as top credit card issuing, retail banking or related industries;
• Experience with a wide range of software applications and operating systems, in-depth knowledge of analytical modeling tools (SAS, CART, MARS, Marketswitch, etc.).

Leadership Qualities

• Excellent communication/ influencing skills and ability to navigate through matrixed, integrated organizational charts and reach out to various constituent groups;
• Ability to approach new business processes and opportunities, identify risks and build an analytical framework;
• Pro-active and creative approach to problem solving;
• Ability to articulate strong and well-founded points of view and effectively communicate them to all levels of the organization – senior management, peers and subordinates;
• Flexibility and capacity to work effectively across functional silos and departmental lines;
• Experience in project management and team leadership.

Personal Characteristics

• Proactive results-oriented approach and ability to work with minimal or no direction once there is an agreement on priorities/ deliverables;
• Relationship-building skills and ability to interact effectively across functional and departmental lines;
• Ability to lead by example;
• High energy and motivation;
• Attention to detail and a hands-on approach to his/ her work;
• Impeccable personal integrity and excellent work ethics;
• A sense of humor and an “even keel” style/ demeanor.

Education

• M.S. in statistics, economics/econometrics, agricultural economics, operations research or a related quantitative field is required. Ph.D. in above fields is preferred.

COMPENSATION:

A comprehensive compensation package consisting of a base salary and a performance-based annual bonus (cash and equity) will be offered to attract the best candidates. An industry-competitive set of benefits and, if necessary, an exceptional relocation program will also be provided.

Email your resume with cover letter to Ramona Nussey at rnussey@ctnet.com.

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Senior Database Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence (Quincy, MA)

About Edvisors:

Edvisors is a leading education finance and marketing services company focused on providing a broad set of student loan products and education-related information to students, parents and the financial aid community. Edvisors manages The Student Loan Network, one of the nation’s fastest growing providers of student loans and related information. The Student Loan Network can be accessed at www.StudentLoanNetwork.com.

We are currently seeking someone to fill the position of Senior Database Marketing Analyst in our Quincy, MA office, reporting to the COO. This person will be responsible for leveraging existing customer data to improve effectiveness of marketing and cross-sell campaigns. In this role you will work with all areas of the company and external partners to contribute to and expedite the company’s strong growth trajectory. The successful candidate will successfully perform overall data analysis to identify strategic trends and actionable customer insights, based on a clear understanding of business objectives.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Analyze rapidly growing customer database to determine segments, appropriate marketing communications and new business opportunities
• Work with management team to implement company’s overall marketing strategy
• Coordinate with product managers, website managers and customer service representatives on campaigns and customer feedback
• Identify key campaign success criteria, forecast ROI, measure & report campaign results
• Use customer segmentation data to create more effective and efficient marketing campaigns, including managing the execution of e-mail campaigns from list definition through tracking and reporting
• Interface with partners and affiliates to design and execute co-marketing campaigns
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on the reporting tools and metrics by providing information on best practices, benchmarks, key performance indicators, etc.
• Identify data discrepancies and resolve data integrity issues.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of marketing experience focused on database analytics, business intelligence and direct marketing campaign management; financial services or student loan industry experience is a plus
• Involvement in past successful execution of media campaigns from creation and execution to post-campaign analysis
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Data mining skills with MS Access and Excel required, knowledge of SQL database structure prefered
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree with concentration in marketing or business preferred
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Fun, friendly, team-oriented and collaborative office environment
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
• Full medical benefits
• Free parking and MBTA-accessible location
• Opportunity to work in a successful, fast-growing company

How to Apply

Send an email to jobs@edvisors.com with the subject "Sr. Database Marketing Analyst" and a resume in plain text or PDF format. Alternatively, you may fax us your resume at 617-328-0615.

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Senior Data Miner/Modeler - Network Solutions

In the role of Senior Data Miner/Modeler, you will apply data analysis and statistical techniques to large data sets to develop predictive models and customer segmentations that address customer relationship marketing (CRM) goals for Network Solutions: acquisition, upsell, retention. You will utilize data that is multi-channel (web, email, direct mail, and call center) in origin and application. This work will be integrated with overall CRM and data-driven marketing solutions.

Need a strong Data Miner/Modeler who can not only perform sophisticated statistical analysis but who can also interpret the data and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role will be central to defining and communicating data mining strategy for the company.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of data mining experience, preferably in a database marketing environment with experience in designing, building, and validating predictive response models and segmentation systems which have delivered tangible and significant business value
• A strong, demonstrated background in applied statistical analysis, specifically in modeling and target marketing applications. Specifically, working knowledge of concepts such as, clustering, segmentation and time-series (i.e. regression, forecasting)
• Comfortable participating in business discussions and effective in communicating the business implications of marketing analytics
• Ability to combine business needs and an understanding of the data to determine what attributes are necessary to build analytic data sets for mining purposes
• Experienced in performing exploratory data analysis, sampling, model validation and data estimation
• Ability to develop and implement testing and optimization strategies for continued improvements of results
• Able to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
• Prefer history in fast-paced data environments
• Solid working proficiency in SAS, SPSS, KXEN, or other well distributed statistical software and analytical tools. Teradata miner experience a plus
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data preparation for statistical analysis
• Ability to visually depict analytic results in PowerPoint and Word

Job Experience

• BA/BS minimum, MA/MS/MBA in information technology, statistics, mathematics, market research, marketing or a related field preferred

Email your resume to Barbara Frick at bfrick@networksolutions.com

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Software Development Engineer, Search Analytics (Palo Alto, CA)

A9.com is looking for experienced developers to join our team in improving the quality and relevance of search. You will work on technology that powers search on Amazon.com and other sites for millions of customers every day. You will design and implement scalable systems that process, summarize, and provide a web interface to large volumes of user behavior data.
Besides possessing rock-solid software engineering skills and a passion for excellence, you will need to be a strong communicator and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products. You will need skills in the following areas:

• expertise in designing and developing systems using object-oriented programming and relational databases
• two to five years of implementation experience with at least three of the following: Java, Perl, SQL, PHP, Linux
• algorithm design and analysis
• engineering process, design and testing methodologies

You must have an advanced degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience. Domain expertise in the following areas are pluses:

• information retrieval
• data mining and machine learning
• exposure to map/reduce paradigm and Hadoop
• systems for clickstream and log files analysis

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Senior Software Engineer, Search Analytics (Palo Alto, CA)

A9.com is looking for experienced developers to join our team in improving the quality and relevance of search. You will work on technology that powers search on Amazon.com and other sites for millions of customers every day. You will design and implement scalable systems that process, summarize, and provide a web interface to large volumes of user behavior data.
Besides possessing rock-solid software engineering skills and a passion for excellence, you will need to be a strong communicator and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products. You will need skills in the following areas:

• machine learning using statistical techniques
• data mining and knowledge discovery in databases
• algorithm design and analysis
• engineering process, design and testing methodologies

You must have an advanced degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience. Domain expertise in the following areas are pluses:

• information retrieval
• OLAP and business intelligence
• large-scale customer behavior analysis
• artificial intelligence

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