Director of Statistics, two positions (Fairfax, VA and Tampa, FL)

Number of Openings: 2
Title: Director of Statistics
Location: Fairfax, VA & Tampa, FL
Compensation: $105 - $140k plus strong bonuses and stock
Full Relocation Provided

Purpose:

Our client, a large financial services firm, is looking for a senior level executive to assist with the analysis of numeric, market and operational data.

Director of Statistics Responsibilities:

This Director performs advanced level and/or managerial oversight of the validation of complex statistical and arithmetic models utilized by multiple business lines. This position will be responsible for developing an understanding the model validation requirements and developing and administering a program to meet those needs in a manner that is independent of management. This work will require being a technical consultant and subject matter expert. Included in this role will be the actual performance of model validation and the oversight of work performed by other associates performing model validation work. In addition, this position will be responsible for assessing management's progress of implementing and adhering to model governance standards throughout the company.

• Manage and develop statistics and analytics professionals who develop predictive models that will be used by clients in the credit card, mortgage and checking business.
• Manage and develop statistics and analytics professionals who help develop strategies to assist with decision making process.

Director of Statistics Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in statistics, analytics, economics, or biostatistics
• 8+ years of applied experience
• Accomplished user of classic statistical tools (for example, linear models, logistic regression, hypothesis testing, sampling)
• SAS programming, solid on data step and several of the advanced statistical procedures, familiar with macros
• Experience in any of following: risk management, direct marketing, consumer lending, FICO scoring, mortgage lending, credit card or checking industry.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge and experience with any of the following: SAS, SPSS or SQL.
• Excellent teaching skills & extensive experience in leading change in complex business environments
• Superior communications skills

To be considered please forward your resume to: brendan [at] brixton.net

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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

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Employer Job Code: 07-0128

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