Analytic Talent

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

SAS Jobs Blog

The SAS jobs blog features SAS jobs from the datashaping network. It features pharmaceutical, finance, Internet and IT jobs requiring statistical and / or SAS programming skills: SAS base, SAS sql, SAS macros, SAS stat, SAS access, SAS enterprise miner, SAS graphics, etc. Includes full time and contract positions in US and Europe, internships and freelance telecommuting positions and consulting.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Donor Care Workforce Analyst (Memphis, TN)

We're increasing our staff so that we can increase our contribution. Knowing that you've made a difference in life of a child is inspiring. It motivates you to go farther. And do more. The way it motivates ALSAC/St. Jude. As the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we ensure the continuation of world-class research in the treatment of life-threatening children's diseases. But the need for more research keeps expanding. So we're expanding with it by seeking out extraordinary individuals like you. Individuals who can help us make an even greater contribution. And understand that the best rewards are smiling faces and tears of joy.

DONOR CARE WORKFORCE ANALYST

Responsible for analysis and review of all Donor Care workforce needs, including but not limited to forecasting trends, staffing levels and skill sets needed to meet service level goals. Analyzes processes, trends, historical data and recommends and/or implements change as needed. Works with the Donor Care management team to ensure optimum staff utilization and use of resources at all times. Acts as liaison between Donor Care departments and ALSAC marketing departments to ensure adequate staff levels are maintained to support new projects. Monitors division’s Enterprise Wide Objectives and works with Strategic Planning office to ensure deadlines and compliancy are met.

Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience in workforce planning required. Must possess thorough knowledge of workforce planning best practices and proficiency in the use of workforce planning tools such as IEX, Blue Pumpkin, Aspect eWorkforce or other form of workforce planning software. Requires proven ability to analyze data, evaluate potential problems/opportunities and recommend sound solutions; understand difficult verbal or written instructions; strong technical skills and understanding of data entry and call center/customer service environments. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills; networking skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment; ability to assume a leadership role and make strong recommendations for change. General understanding of Team Approach or similar database is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Experience the many rewards of a great career with ALSAC/St. Jude today. We offer competitive pay and benefits, the resources to do the best possible work and the stability of a high-growth industry. Visit www.stjude.org to learn more about the requirements for this position and how you can help us to achieve our mission. For consideration, please forward your resume and salary history and requirements, indicating Reference Code ANADNRCAREWFLM to: ALSAC/St. Jude, Attn: ALSAC Recruiter, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Fax: 901-578-2807; E-mail: alsac.recruiter@stjude.org. Employment is contingent upon successful drug screen and background investigations, including credit, criminal and driving.

www.stjude.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Job E-mail Alert - November 2007

New Career Resources

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Thursday, November 08, 2007

Investment Data Analyst (Baltimore, MD)

Primary Purpose of the Position

Working independently and on teams and committees, this position is responsible for providing front office investment support for Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders. In addition, the incumbent must maintain good working relationships with Front Office Investment clients and TRPA staff. Works closely with quantitative analysts, portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders to investigate, design, automate or enhance investment processes and applications and to ensure that Fixed Income systems, databases, internal workflows and vendors evolve to appropriately keep pace with internal and external reporting needs for core and analytic data at security, portfolio, product and sector levels.

Principal Responsibilities

Investigates new products/vendors to automate and streamline workflow and data processes for investment associates -Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders.
Works closely with quantitative analyst, portfolio managers, investment analyst, and traders to develop analytical systems/reports to be used by the investment associates for investment management/decision support. Takes the lead on coordinating and executing required systems testing for enhancements and upgrades; partners with TRPIT and HiNet developers to ensure complete, efficient connectivity between all relevant systems.
Designs, plans, and develops solutions that automate and streamline processes for Investment Associates.
Seeks creative solutions to business problems. Investigates/researches integration of new products into/with full array of analytical systems (Salomon Yield Book, Vision, Lehman Point, Perform, Wilshire Axiom, etc.) that assist the Investment process; provides system administration support for ancillary and primary analytical tools (SYB, Point, Perform, etc.)
Manages large data sets and resolves research data issues. Ensures data integrity, maintains data quality, resolves data discrepancies and identifies "gold standard" sources of information. Networks with appropriate upstream and downstream customers, vendors, service teams and developers to ensure data errors are resolved and processes are revised in order to mitigate risk of repeat issues; may also represent Investment Staff by serving on committees and project teams (e.g., MIDR Data Policy Committee) for evolving data needs and reporting along with impacts of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

College degree and 4 yrs related work experience required
Financial Industry experience
Detail oriented
Technical background / Strong design skills
Ability to handle multiple task
Substantial technical or statistical programming skills, with demonstrable ability to employ those skills to solve complex modeling challenges in a limited time. Experience with Matlab and/or Splus is an advantage, as is knowledge of database management systems.
Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision

Experience with:

SAS and SQL required
Java, C++, Object Oriented Programming/Design desired
Integrating Products
Perl
CGI programming
HTML
Unix Skills a must
Self starter requiring minimum supervision
Splus knowledge
Vision Database Knowledge desirable

T Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer

E-mail your resume with cover letter to Karen_Robinson@troweprice.com

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Senior SQL Server Database Developer & Administrator (Los Angeles, CA)

We are seeking a senior level SQL Server Database Engineer & Administrator with a proven track record in building inspired solutions, in a fast paced startup environment. Initially work will involve more DB Development, and over time will include more Administration. You?ll build database systems to support large web-based applications, processing immense amounts of data rapidly on a high-availability platform. Our system is built around proprietary data processing methods, and that is where your large scale and complex system experience will be critical.

Required Skills/Attributes:

Experience with very large database systems (tables with millions of rows, and/or table partitioning)
Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005, and expertise with either SQL Server 2005 or 2000
Transact-SQL programming: creation/modification/optimization of procedures, views, and functions
Performance Tuning (of queries, database state analysis, and data import/export)
Good understanding of general Operating Systems concepts, particularly diagnostics ? i.e. able to resolve memory and/or file system problems due to high-volume conditions
Very good understanding of ETL: parsing and data transformation issues
.NET/C# Experience
Significant hands on experience programming in at least one language (C#, C++, C, Perl, Python or Java)
Passionate about SQL Server
BS/BA, advanced degrees a plus, but production industry experience is preferred.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

Prior experience specifically with import/export of very large files (DTS/bulk inserting of files > 2GB)
Excellent relational design skills for schema redesigns
Experience with multiple, redundant databases and third-party source control management of DDL
Solid strategies for backups and data integrity preservation
Computer Science, Math, Physics or Engineering background
Interest in Statistics
Knowledge of Internet Advertising

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.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16442x.shtml
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Sr. Ecommerce Business Analyst (Redmond, OR)

Description

POSITION: Sr. Ecommerce Business Analyst
COMPANY: Altrec.com
LOCATION: Redmond, OR (near Bend)

DESCRIPTION:

Altrec.com, a leading e-commerce retailer of performance outdoor gear and clothing, is seeking to add an experienced Sr. Ecommerce Business/Marketing Analyst to our growing team. We are a fast-paced organization, focused on exceeding the expectations of our customers. The business was established in 1997 and has positioned itself as a leader in innovation in the outdoor online market. The company is committed to long term positive impacts in the outdoor lives of both our consumers and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop eCommerce enhancement plans from careful study of analytics, consumer data, and extensive research.
Facilitate a complete enhancement of e-commerce engine thru:
- click stream analysis
- on site search
- working closely with UX Specialist
- on site search
- development of repeat customer business
- site performance-general stats (i.e. visitor info, sales, etc)
- customer funnel analysis
- category and merchandise performance (top/bottom categories, products, brands, etc.)
- ongoing improvement of taxonomy structures
- identify most compelling ad imagery & copy
- category ad click-thru analysis
- home page & landing page features, site ads, promotions, space allocation, traffic analysis
- website user behavior
Drive initiatives for improving site conversion rates.
Develop extensive business rules for ongoing promotions.
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, methodologies and reports; share best practices and develop systems knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

6+ years ecommerce/web management experience.
Ability to strategically interpret data and successful develop recommendations.
Strong ecommerce and marketing skills - demonstrated ability to develop and manage cross-functional programs and deliver online revenue growth.
Proven success in developing promotions for relationship marketing, direct marketing, and e-marketing business practices, preferably in a retail environment.
Passion for influencing consumer behavior
Experience with web analytics tools like Core Metrics, Webtrends, Webside Story, and/or Omniture etc….
CRM software experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@altrec.com

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Manager Pricing & Portfolio Analysis (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada)

Moneris’ vision:

To be the leading provider of high-value innovative payment solutions. As Canada’s largest provider of payment processing solutions, Moneris offers innovative payment services for over 350,000 merchants in every industry segment. Moneris provides the hardware, software and systems needed to improve business efficiencies and manage point-of-sale transactions.

Why work at Moneris?

We offer an innovative, high growth, fast-paced environment which can help you develop and prosper in your career. We offer an attractive Total Rewards compensation and benefits package that rewards excellence and retains top performers.

What Moneris offers you?

We will continually invest in the people and technologies that drive cost efficiencies and provide superior payment solutions to our customers. With that in mind, we strive to keep our employees challenged, satisfied and confident which contributes to the overall success of Moneris.

Are you ready for the Moneris difference? We are looking for you to:

Join a dynamic work environment
Apply your creativity
Work for a company that operates with integrity
Be challenged
Work in a team-focused environment
Have Fun

Job Title: Manager, Pricing and Portfolio Analysis

Position mandate:

The Manager, Pricing and Portfolio Analysis is responsible for analysing the Moneris portfolio of merchants and establishing pricing policies that maximise revenue, and minimise spread erosion and attrition.

Some of the key activities are (but are not limited to):

Responsible for understanding and analyzing the existing Moneris merchant portfolio to support the development of our market strategy, including segment level analysis of; contribution, penetration, growth, profitability, and pricing sensitivity
Responsible for devising and managing pricing policies for the small business portfolio that balances new business acquisition with maintenance of existing margins
Responsible for identifying and capitalising on opportunities for strategic price increases
Responsible for acting as consultant to IB Sales to develop for the retention and acquisition of key accounts
Responsible for developing sales and revenue forecasts and provide informed reporting on key performance measures, indicating trends and making recommendations for improvement
Responsible for analysing market share and market opportunity versus the existing Moneris merchant portfolio
Development and management of the Pricing and Portfolio Analysis annual business plans in support of the Marketing annual, mid and long term business plans
Manage direct reports by establishing formalized goals, monitoring objectives and evaluating performance on a quarterly basis and while ensuring opportunities for growth and learning
Responsible for establishing and managing business relationships with card associations for the purpose of enriching our sources of data and establishing our market share

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Marketing; MBA preferred
5 years experience in Marketing, with preferred specific experience in pricing analysis, portfolio analysis and market research
Experience within payments industry preferred.
Experience in market research is beneficial

Must have skills/attributes:

Excellent communication skills and networking abilities with internal and external contacts
Possess high level of initiative and be able to put forward opinions on improving market opportunities and driving margin
Strong business acumen with analytical ability to assess the business and drive the organization forward.
Ability to apply strategic thinking to business issues and drive results.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate in a matrix organization Special Conditions: This is a full–time, permanent role based at our Head Office at 3300 Bloor Street West in Etobicoke, Ontario.

To Apply:

If you are interested, please go to www.moneris.com, click on the "Employment" tab and apply to Job # J1107-0180.

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Monday, November 05, 2007

Job E-mail Alert - October 2007

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Friday, November 02, 2007

Analytics Engineer, Operations Algorithms and Analytics - Netflix (Sunnyvale, CA)

Position: Analytics Engineer, Operations Algorithms and Analytics - 1787
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

The Company:

Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world's largest online movie rental service, providing more than six million subscribers access to more than 85,000 DVD titles. The company offers a variety of subscription plans, starting at $4.99 a month. There are no due dates, no late fees and no shipping fees. DVDs are delivered for free by the USPS from regional shipping centers located throughout the United States. Netflix can reach more than 90 percent of its subscribers with generally one business-day delivery. Netflix offers personalized movie recommendations to its members and has more than one billion movie ratings. Netflix also allows members to share and recommend movies to one another through its Friends® feature. For more information, visit www.netflix.com.

The Role:

Operations Algorithms and Analytics team is responsible for developing and supporting key algorithms that lead to the efficient delivery of millions of DVDs each week from multiple shipping centers. The analytics engineer will be working as a key member of this small, highly-visible group focused on maximizing service levels to our customers at minimal cost.

This multi-faceted role is part backend systems development, part scientific computing. This position will challenge you not only to handle large data sets with ease, but also to develop sophisticated statistically-based predictive systems built around this data.

The specific individual responsibilities will include working with the Director of Algorithms and Analytics in identifying key areas throughout Operations that invite sophisticated and creative uses of analytical methods.

The developer will be expected to be self-guided and to be genuinely curious about what makes things tick. There are a lot of unanswered questions here and the developer is expected not only to find them -- we expect you to answer them, to communicate them, and ultimately lead efforts to address them. We are after a real renaissance person here.

Experience & Competencies:

Required:

Excellent verbal and written communications.
7 or more years in a technical role with emphasis placed on software development and handling of large data sets.
Experience designing and developing software using Java, SQL and PL/SQL.
5 or more years developing software using an Oracle 8i / 9i / 10g database(s).
Solid knowledge of software development processes.
Ability to document complex technical concepts.

Nice To Have:

Academic or professional experience in statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research or related engineering fields.
Experience using statistical/mathematical software tools such as SAS, R, Matlab, etc.
Project management experience.
Prior experience with fast moving E-Commerce companies.

Characteristics of Success at Netflix:

Strong customer orientation, both internally and externally.
Strategic thinking both technically and business wise.
Creative and solutions oriented thinking.
Ability to execute successfully on business strategy.
Hands-on work style.
Self motivated / self starter.
Personal drive to achieve world class software development.
Desire to work in a fast paced, evolving, growing, dynamic environment.
Ability to work in a team environment without letting your ego gets in the way.
Love of technical challenges and the sense of pride it brings to solve them.
High level of integrity and ethics.

Submit your resume

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Monday, October 29, 2007

Assistant Product Manager - Travelers (Hartford, CT)

At Travelers, we’re interested in building a force of talent. A workforce of top achievers committed to the company’s success – and theirs. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States, driving to be the best – a force to be reckoned with.

Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy with unlimited rewards if you are driven and passionate about what you do.

The Assistant Product Manager/Market Director works across the Travelers Companies to develop the most effective pricing plans for the territory they cover. The “MD” is also very technically oriented and has a strong foundation in math and statistics. As the “owner” of initiatives, s/he also has strong leadership skills, including influencing skills, management experience and presentation abilities. Market Directors most often come from our competitors. However, we do hire from other industries, and the military, when we find professionals with the right qualities.

What we are looking for:

This Director-level position will develop and implement Pricing, Filing, and Product strategies. This position will be responsible for the following:

Leadership of the development and communication of national strategy and business plan.
Superior technical consultation on products and underwriting issues.
Effective management of resources to respond to customer needs.
Project management for national and state product development.
Analysis of competitor and industry data, production costs, loss data, competitive positions, underwriting/marketing programs, claim data.
Response to and coordination of state insurance and department inquiries.
Collaboration with regional marketing team, travel the territory and build expertise in assigned states.
Development of pro forma cost benefit analysis.
Recommend improvements to pricing policies, procedures and workflow.

Qualifications:

Ability to develop solid knowledge of Personal Insurance products and systems.
Global understanding of competitive analysis tools, how to extract and analyze data and forecast financials.
Draws conclusions from Travelers and industry management information (M.I.) and makes strategic changes.
Improves workflow, M.I. communication and handoffs with claim, business centers, call centers, and I.T.
Self-directed with the potential to coach and mentor others.
Solid knowledge of Excel, Access, and Word.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

E-mail cover letter and resume to SALLMEND@travelers.com

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Chief Technology Officer (San Mateo, CA)

Vendio Services Inc. is the largest provider of online sales management and merchandising services for small to medium size businesses. Vendio is also the company behind Dealio, the Internet's newest and most innovative online comparison shopping destination. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology and engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and execute the technical vision and IT strategy in alignment with the broader corporate objectives.
Manage the diverse offshore and onshore engineering and QA teams in San Mateo, Bangalore and Bucharest.
Work with Product Management to define, prioritize, and execute the product and engineering roadmap.
Oversee product deliverables, releases and schedules.
Manage teams and define processes to ensure stable software and a high quality of product.
Work with technical operations in architecting and ensuring that the deployment is scalable, redundant and monitored.
Work with vendors on key software evaluations and purchases.
Work closely with technical teams of partners like eBay, Amazon.com and Google to ensure optimal integration strategies.
Identify and extract patentable work, work with engineers and legal to file patents.
Participate in and contribute to high level strategic discussions as a key member of the executive staff.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience and ability required.

Must have 10+ years technology experience with at least 5 years in a senior executive role (CTO or V.P. Engineering)
MS in Computer Science (or related field)
At least 5 years experience in the online search, e-commerce or other high transaction consumer business.
Must have managed offshore teams
Must have experience measuring and a successful track record of driving productivity gains.
Must have experience implementing and managing agile development methodologies.
Demonstrable problem solving skills – ability to solve complex problems in the face of time pressure and resource constraints
Experience and understanding in data mining, information retrieval and data analytics technologies will be given special consideration
Must have significant technical experience in:
- Building highly scalable applications in J2EE, LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP/Perl) or equivalent technologies
- Databases like MySQL and Oracle, the SQL and PL/SQL languages
- Programming languages/environments like Java, C++, PHP, Ajax
- Application servers like WebLogic, WebSphere, Tomcat or equivalent
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work in a fast-changing dynamic startup environment
Must be a team player
Excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Vendio Services Inc. offers a positive work environment with a strong team of talented and dedicated people; an opportunity to grow in experience and responsibility; and the opportunity to provide input in company and product strategy.

Vendio offers:

Very competitive compensation
Medical with choice of PPO or HMO plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) Investment Plan
Pre-IPO stock options

For immediate consideration, please apply HERE.

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Mgr/Sr. Mgr Risk Management - American Express (Phoenix, AZ)

Description

BE EXTRAORDINARY…WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS!

Mgr/Sr. Mgr Risk Management Req#90221BR Location: Phoenix, AZ

The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, predicting and preventing fraud on card acquisitions. This includes in-depth analysis of current fraud trends, completing "root-cause" analysis, building statistical models to detect fraud, building/tracking key metrics, and designing/implementing fraud risk mitigating strategies, initiatives and projects. The incumbent will also collaborate with Fraud Operations, Credit Risk, Security, Establishment Services, Technologies and other teams.

Requirements

The incumbent must possess excellent analytical, relationship and project management skills and strong strategic thinking, and be able to work proactively and independently to drive results. The ability to influence others, be creative and manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment is essential. A willingness to take calculated risks to achieve goals is also necessary. SAS or SQL experience is highly desired. Masters or Ph.D degree in Statistics, Economics, or related fields required.

Note: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About American Express

Our misson at American Express is to be the world's most respected service brand. We're committed to making a positive contribution to our customers' lives by delivering outstanding products and premier service.

Our employees work together as a team to meet the needs of American Express customers and grow our business. In turn, we value our employees, encourage their career development and reward their performance. People from many backgrounds and cultures have joined together to become our talented team of professionals.

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Manager, Biometrics (CA)

We are currently seeking, a motivated candidate to become a part of the growing Biometrics (Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Clinical Data Management) team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in strategic planning and develop optimal clinical development plans with cross-functional drug development teams • Responsible for writing statistical methodology section of the protocol, including sample size calculation • Responsible for writing statistical analysis plans (including mockup TLFs) for individual studies and ISS/ISE • Plan regulatory filings and ensure a timely submission with efficiency and accuracy in regulatory filing activities • Direct the activities of internal and external statistical programmers, to ensure the intended analyses are performed, and analysis data sets and their specifications are in place.. • Review, and comment on CRFs, annotated CRFs, and edit checks documents. • Participate in operations meetings and address issues related to biostatistics. • Support and participate in the preparation of study reports, regulatory submissions, and annual IND safety update reports (including review and comment on draft version of TLFs). • Perform additional analysis and data validation. • Develop and contribute to Biometrics SOPs and working documents related to EDC studies, FDA requests, independent validation, and general statistical programming processes.

NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs

Requirements

Qualifications: • Masters degree in biostatistics with a minimum of 8 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. • Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary project team to assess priorities and complete assigned tasks on time. • Experience in Biostatistics & SAS programming in a regulated clinical research environment • Experience in organizing regulatory submissions, • Experience in BLA, NDA/s NDA submissions. • Strong leadership skills and team work spirit. • Experience in the oncology/cardiovascular therapeutic area.

Now is the perfect time for you to consider a move to Cytokinetics where you can put all of your skills to maximum use. You will enjoy a truly unique culture as well as a competitive benefits program.

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com. Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Cytokinetics, Inc.

Cytokinetics, Inc. is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel small molecule drugs that specifically target the cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton is a complex biological infrastructure that plays a fundamental role within every human cell. A number of commonly used drugs and a growing body of research validate the role that the cytoskeleton plays in a wide array of human diseases. Our focus on the cytoskeleton enables us to develop novel and potentially safer and more effective classes of drugs directed at treatments for cancer, cardiovascular disease and other diseases.

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Ph.D. or Master's level statisticians - Batelle (Columbus, OH)

Battelle is a world leader in science and technology research. Our Statistics and Information Analysis (SIA) group specializes in providing support to environmental, health, transportation, engineering, and defense research projects. SIA is seeking statisticians in the Columbus, OH area for full-time, regular shift work. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. A full benefits package will be provided. Relocation support is available.

The selected candidate will work at Battelle’s corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Minimal travel is expected. Primary job responsibilities will include:

Help solve problems using statistics, computer, and people skills. Achieve high technical quality in assigned projects.
Organize and analyze data. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to present data.
Assist with the preparation of written reports of results and contribute to sections of research reports and proposals.
Maintain both formal and informal communications and good relationships with internal clients.

This position offers potential for advancement based on demonstrated achievement.

Candidate resumes must demonstrate the following minimum requirements in order to be forwarded for consideration:

Master’s degree or higher in statistics with expertise in statistical design and analysis techniques
Course work in regression, ANOVA, and experimental design
Experience with PCs and statistical software packages such as SAS, R, or S-PLUS

Additional selection criteria will include the abilities to demonstrate outstanding initiative and be results oriented, communicate very well – verbally and in writing, work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, and create clear goals under ambiguous conditions.

Desired qualifications include experience at providing support in statistical design and analysis to engineers or scientists. Coursework or research experience in chemistry, engineering, health, or other applied research fields is desired. Ability to obtain security clearance is also desirable.

Apply Online, by clicking on 'Statistician' in the job search box.

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Data Architect, Up to $100,000 a year (Kansas City, MO)

At Adknowledge we are focused on finding top talent in the internet technology industry. We have small teams, run by former engineers to inspire a successful, fast paced and innovative environment.

Adknowledge is a single destination for advertisers looking for quality clicks beyond Google® and Yahoo®. Adknowledge operates an online marketplace that allows advertisers to bid for traffic in websites, smaller search engines and email. To date, more than 50,000 advertisers have used the Adknowledge ad marketplace. Additionally, publishers can show Adknowledge ads by utilizing AdStation on their website, email list, or search engine.

Our newly created Data Architect will be instrumental in developing complex algorithms to centralize behavioral technologies for optimal on-line advertisements to consumers; utilizing SQL, Oracle in a UNIX environment. Architects will be a key component to generate data analysis on our proprietary targeting system to ensure optimal revenue is attained. As well as cultivating models efficiency for 10+ terabytes of data.

CHALLENGE

As a Data Architect, you will be a part of an evolving industry development team who is responsible for providing high-quality work in a very fast paced technology company. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of internet and email advertising industry. Goal oriented and deadline conscience is a key characteristic for this position. The ideal candidate will be individually driven with a team mentality and enjoy rapid change within a small entrepreneurial, technology culture.

REQUIREMENTS

2+ years experience designing and implementing data mining/modeling, statistical tests and/or simulations
1+ years developing in a UNIX environment
1+ years non-academic SQL development with any DBMS, Oracle
Proven experience translating requirements into solutions
Masters or PHD in Mathematics or related field

APPLICATION PROCESS

All resumes received are screened based on the criteria listed above
Candidates who meet minimum requirements will be given an on-line skills assessment and a behavioral assessment to determine culture fit.
Candidates who meet minimum expectations will undergo a phone interview with the specific department hiring manager
The top qualified individuals will then be invited to our Kansas City corporate office to undergo an in-depth interview and meet the team.

Apply On-Line: Visit our careers page @ www.adknowledge.com

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Marketing Measurement and Analysis, All Levels (Nationwide)

We have exciting opportunities with our Fortune 500 clients nationwide for positions that measure the impact and effectiveness of direct marketing programs. Positions include Decision Support, Database Marketing, Web Metrics, Digital Analytics, Direct Marketing Measurement and Analysis, Modeling and Statistical analysts, Consumer Insights, CRM and Marketing Mix Modelers.

These are at the VP, Director, Senior analyst and analyst level. Our clients offer competitive salaries and bonus potential, as well as comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

Specific analytic and customer insight capabilities include:

Behavior insight, through data mining, modeling, and segmentation as input into overall strategy.
Contact management strategies and campaign planning - intensity, sequencing, frequency, channel and marketing ROI optimization, testing, modeling and decision rule development.
Customer Value Enhancement Strategies - (acquisition, cross-sell, optimization, retention). Business decision rule design and analytic design for real time marketing and creating the branded customer experience.
Marketing Mix modeling - defining the right spending mix across marketing mix elements (TV & Print Advertising, Coupons, In-Store Promotions, Price Discounts, etc)

Oversight for development of analytical plans as an adjunct to the marketing plan for client business objectives including:

descriptive modeling- segmentation, share of wallet
predictive modeling - response, attrition, risk
financial modeling - current and future value, LTV

Ensures best practices and tools are applied including experimental design & targeting strategies based on leveraging customer information though analytical modeling, channel optimization, customized pricing and value proposition development, and customer economics including current and future customer potential that will enhance marketing ROI.

Ensures QA procedures are in place for the development of analytics for customer response, attrition, risk, channel optimization etc. to support customer contact strategy and campaign management.

Interprets and translates campaign results into 2-5 year (customer portfolio strategy) and shorter term (response, next likely product / product bundle purchase) implications.

High level consulting with clients regarding development & alignment of marketing programs across on-line channels (e.g., banners, search, e-mail)
Manage marketing client relationships, including upselling projects to current clients.
Analyze and interpret marketing program results to drive future client marketing strategies
Determine set-up, including testing methodologies, reporting, technology and optimization modeling requirements, to ensure full impact and efficiency of optimization efforts

Establishes and ensures process are in place for ongoing evaluation, integration, user acceptance, & training for external/internal tools and customer information sources (credit bureau, compiled data) that would increase marketing efficiency and ROI

Integrates the modeling and campaign targeting teams to ensure appropriate test and control strategies are used to provide effective measurement strategies including campaign ROI and customer NPV / LTV, and coordination

REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree in marketing, or quantitative methods, and a graduate degree in statistics, econometrics, operations research or related field;
At least 2 years BUSINESS EXPERIENCE in the development and application of analytical modeling of customer information and the use of regression, factor and cluster statistical techniques for segmentation, response, attrition, retention, and profitability analysis using SAS or SPSS;
Recognizes the data import / export process between SAS and other software platforms; recognizes how complex queries impact marketing database performance and implications for customer database user access and network design;
Some positions also require knowledge of Webtrends, Coremetrics, Omniture, Hitbox (WebSideStory), Google Analytics, ClickTracks.
Extremely strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and interact with clients and internal marketing staff;
An ability to communicate effectively with executive management, marketers and analytic team members
A deep understanding of financial, descriptive, and predictive modeling techniques and their application for customer portfolio strategy development and acquisition, stimulation / development, retention & win-back;
Recognizes the difference between the application of decision sciences for customer portfolio management vs. campaign targeting and execution;
Recognizes how to integrate analytical modeling and data mining with external customer research to develop integrated customer profiles from which to drive customer segmentation and campaign execution;
Good communications and presentation skills and a demonstrated ability to interpret and translate modeling results into implications for customer acquisition, value proposition development, and campaign management for marketers;

RL Zapin Associates, Inc. specializes in the recruitment of Database Marketing professionals. We have industry experience prior to becoming recruiters. We customize our efforts to suit your particular needs. We work with you, listen to you, and ask your permission before representing you to our clients.

We are currently recruiting nationally for numerous quantitative analytic positions at all levels, that support marketing - database marketing / direct marketing / decision support analysis / statistics. Our clients include major financial services companies, database marketing agencies, leisure companies and retailers.

Email resume with cover letter indicating geographic preference, current base salary and last bonus to: resumes@rlzapinassociates.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16396x.shtml
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Monday, October 22, 2007

Business Analyst (Irvine, CA)

BUSINESS ANALYST: help leading interactive marketplace leverage data; career development role

Bring your analytical horsepower and data management expertise to work for one of the largest interactive marketplaces. Most likely you know Autobytel, but what you might not know is that we pioneered the concept of the online automotive marketplace, and we are now one of the largest and most trusted automotive commerce and information companies in the world.

Our growth has created the need for a Business Analyst who can provide impeccable support to our Leads Management & Reporting team by understanding the economics of our complex business and analyzing and reporting data to help us achieve our financial objectives. This is a high-impact position as the Leads Management team controls all the inflow and outflow of leads that generate about 80% of our total revenue. You will bring your analytical expertise to identify the weakest links, and help us flag and resolve issues before they become problems.

If you have at least 3-4 years of progressive business/data analysis experience with solid understanding of leads process and economics, we invite you to read and submit your resume online. . .

IMPORTANT: HOW TO APPLY:

We want you to be as selective as we are! For a detailed 'insider's view' of this position and to submit your resume online, please visit the following URL:

autobytel.jobinfo.com/description.lasso?adid=13350

If the link does not work, simply copy the complete URL and paste it into your browser's address line.

PLEASE RESPECT OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER METHOD TO APPLY OR CLICK ANY OTHER BUTTONS. Thank you for your attention to this detail.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16391x.shtml
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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Senior Statistician - AdKnowledge (Kansas City, MO)

Salary range: Up to $90,000

At Adknowledge our Senior Statisticians are major individual contributors. We have a strong technical culture with small, tight-knit teams ran by former engineers. We provide top dollar salaries, full benefit packages, excellent relocation assistance, modern designed offices and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Greater Kansas City area offers: affordable & high quality housing, a short commute, low cost of living, exceptional restaurants, a thriving art & music scene, major league sports, wonderful school systems and a great quality of life.

Honors/Awards

Kansas City, MO was recognized as one of ten All-America Cities for 2006
Our cities were recognized as the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2006: Overland Park #6, Olathe, KS #13 and Lee’s Summit #44
Adknowledge was honored for: Red Herring Top 200 & AlwaysON Top 100

Apply today and be apart of our award winning team!
Compensation: Salary negotiable based on experience
Apply On-Line: Visit our careers page @ www.adknowledge.com or click here

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Adknowledge, we continually try new analytic approaches and keep what works. We are not opposed to making large-scale changes if the cost/benefit is appropriate. This position will drive analytic changes with large implications for our company's bottom line.

Develop new algorithms to match online consumers to marketing campaigns.
Test new algorithms with simulation and test cases.
Troubleshoot our proprietary targeting system to ensure optimal revenue is attained.
Work with large datasets consisting of thousands of variables and billions of records.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful the person filling this position must be able to employ a large variety of simulation techniques. Testing model accuracy in application is also required. Solutions must have the ability to be converted into computer algorithms that interact with real-time ad-delivery systems.

An MS with at least two years experience, or a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or other mathematical field is required. Engineering degrees with heavy mathematical components will be considered depending on work experience or college course emphasis.
Two years experience designing and implementing data mining, statistical tests, and/or simulations.
Strong SQL skills. Ability to aggregate and join data to support statistical analysis.
Ability to parse and manipulate large log files, in LINUX environment, to prepare data for statistical analysis.

In addition to skill sets, this individual should:

Be hands-on and capable of executing rapidly as an individual in addition to a team;
Enjoy rapid change within a small, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture;
Have a superior business intellect.

ABOUT ADKNOWLEDGE

Adknowledge helps small businesses expand their reach beyond Google and Yahoo by placing their ads in over 30 second-tier search engines while employing complex click fraud and targeting technologies to deliver predictable quantity and qualities of traffic. To learn more about our company, visit www.adknowledge.com. (You can even click ‘sign up to be an advertiser’ to instantly drive traffic to your own website!)”

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

All resumes will be screened based on the aforementioned criteria by Human Resources.
The remaining applicants will be given a series of skills assessments related to the position.
Candidates meeting minimum assessment requirements will be given an online behavioral test to determine cultural fit.
Finally, the remaining candidates will undergo an in-depth interview in Kansas City.

PLACEMENT FIRM NOTES

Adknowledge is not working with a placement firm for this position.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16353x.shtml
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Monday, October 15, 2007

Lead Scientist - Fair Isaac (San Diego, CA)

Working for FAIR ISAAC will be the best DECISION you’ll ever make.

Fair Isaac’s powerful and intelligent software helps companies make better decisions every day.

Discover the benefits of working for Fair Isaac:

New direction, growth and advancement opportunities
Excellent compensation and benefits package (featuring: one week of vacation accrual upon hire, most benefit plan eligibility begins on 1st day of employment, flexible work schedules, 401k with company match, excellent tuition reimbursement plan)
Dynamic and energetic environment
Global company
Innovative and diverse products and technology touching many different industries
Commitment to teamwork, offering challenges and the opportunity to innovate

Consider joining other talented individuals where your contributions make an impact in the role of Analytic Science - Lead Scientist located in our San Diego, California office.

The Analytic Science - Lead Scientist will be responsible for designing and developing state-of-the-art, data-driven exploratory analysis and machine learning algorithms. End results include publications, software, and demonstrations. The Lead Scientist works as part of a team to process data, code algorithms, conduct experiments and analyze and report results.

For consideration, candidates will have a Master’s degree in applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, computer science or related technical discipline plus two years professional experience. Software: The ability to use object oriented languages such as C, Java and Perl to manipulate data develop and test algorithms is also required.

A PhD with two years professional experience in applied mathematics or related field is preferred.

People are our most important asset and what makes us successful. With you, we can make a difference in the markets we serve. Apply today on-line to requisition number 2817 at www.fairisaac.com.

FI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Senior Business Intelligence Developer, Statistical Analyst (Seattle, WA)

The Washington Mutual - WAMU Retail Banking group is seeking an individual with strong reporting, analytics and data skills for the Incentive Management Team. This position supports our strategy to build a dynamic incentive analytics and information delivery which will include developing incentive process effectiveness metrics, identifying opportunities for incentive plan improvements through regressions analysis and hypothesis setting, developing incentive dashboards, implementing effective reporting tools, and other various quantitative analyses in support of tactical and broad strategic initiatives. This is a critical position for our Incentive Compensation Reporting & Analytics team and we are looking for candidates who have a strong technical background with a passion for data analysis, and excellent communication skills and willing to work with internal customers on reporting solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Partner with business users and technical teams to develop critical reporting and analysis applications. Work on the synthesis of business requirements, acquisition and delivery of data to business users by working through all phases of development including data modeling.
Create internal reporting processes and analytical reports to improve information resources available to top management.
Perform complex data analysis to advise management on data interpretation on incentive plan performance; Conduct hypothesis settings and the formulation of new or revised components within an incentive plan by performing predictive analysis via statistical models.
Work with business intelligence reporting tools to design and deliver self-service reports to end users.
Be technically savvy to work directly with databases for designing data structures.