Director, Traffic Analysis - Looksmart (San Francisco, CA)

We are currently seeking a Director of Traffic Analysis to join the LookSmart Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing ad network traffic performance to optimally match traffic supply to advertiser demand
• Developing tools and infrastructure to enable account managers to manage traffic sources for their accounts
• Providing second level support for Account Managers
• Doing deep analysis/data mining of ad network traffic patterns. Developing and maintaining formulas and algorithms to enable sustainable growth of partner business and direct business.
• Building Traffic Analysis function as a core competency and competitive advantage
• Managing and mentoring a small team of analysts

Requirements:

• 3 years experience leading traffic analysis function for a major ad network
• 5 years experience in applied data analysis
• Strong domain expertise in on-line search advertising
• BA in computer science, statistical analysis or related field required, MS or PhD desirable.
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented work

Send resumes to: jobs@looksmart.net

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Customer Intelligence Sr. Analyst - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Customer Intelligence Sr. Analyst

The ideal candidate understands marketing and how to relate data insights back to marketing program. S/he has the ability to interpret data, provide insights and make actionable recommendations.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Extract and manipulate data into campaign tracking reports
• Analyze reports in relation to business objectives
• Able to learn and master dashboard development applications and wire in analysis findings through this platform

Technical skills

• MS Office and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables required
• Reporting experience with software such as MS Access, SQL, etc. required
• Data manipulation experience with SPSS, SAS, etc. a plus
• Understanding of customer segmentation, forecasting, and media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
• Database experience and mapping software experience preferred desired

Key skills

• Self-directed. Able to anticipate analysis priorities and keep CI Lead / CI Director informed of requirements
• Creativity around and enthusiasm for data & research and its strategic application
• Good communicator (ideally w/presentation experience)
• Comfortable sharing insights and take-aways in client meetings and senior agency leadership meetings

Experience/Education

• At least 5 years work experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, digital marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.
• BA/BS in marketing / advertising / communications / social sciences
• Experience with such data sources as Nielsen (sales); MRI/Simmons (marketing media research); Millward Brown (brand health); ComScore (online panel data) preferred.

Draftfcb

Draftfcb focuses on coming up with ideas first without the distinction between disciplines and job titles, resulting in the highest Return on Ideas for clients. With more than 130 years of expertise and offices in 110 countries, Draftfcb offers the challenge of working on global accounts and the reward of being a part of a successful, progressive agency.

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses.

It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

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Marketing Mix Modeler - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Marketing Mix Modeler.

At Draftfcb the M3 will lead quantitative modeling in granular marketing return on objectives/investment partnerships and produce actionable marketing mix analysis for our clients. The M3 should be self directed with prior experience in developing models for a variety of products. The position will report in to the Marketing Mix Practice Lead at Draftfcb.

The Position

• As an integral part of the marketing mix team, identify the business objectives and financial specifics for marketing accountability specific to each client project.
• Identify required data sources and level of granularity needed to reach analysis objectives; assess data quality
• Apply deep understanding of mass media planning and buying, retail audits and scanner data, in-store marketing, direct marketing, online media metrics and elements in the marketing mix (including pricing, and distribution) to develop appropriate modeling strategies
• Leads the data setup, analysis designs, data transformations and execution of marketing mix models
• Derive key actionable insights from modeling work and leads management of analyst staff efforts to generate interactive marketing mix optimization tools

The Personality

• Advanced degree with advanced quantitative coursework (e.g., marketing analytics, model design, statistics, econometrics)
• 8-10 years’ experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, online marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.
• 3-5 years’ experience in hands-on marketing mix modeling
• Experience with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, IRI, and brand health data preferred
• strong quantitative skills and demonstrable experience in statistical/econometric modeling of marketing investment data
• Previous experience developing marketing models for a variety of products (CPGs, durables, etc.) and service providers (financial, insurance, telecom etc.)
• Proficient with assisting non-analyst co-workers to understand the methodology and significance of analysis findings

Technical Skills

• Good grasp of time series predictive modeling, forecasting, media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
• Proficiency with SPSS/SAS, and advanced analytics required

Launched in mid-2006, Draftfcb is a new breed of agency—the first global, behavior-based, holistic marketing communications organization operating against a single P&L, one which places an equal emphasis on creativity and accountability.

Draftfcb’s global network encompasses 157 offices in 97 countries and includes dual headquarters spanning both Chicago and New York. Draftfcb is a member of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses.

It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

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Customer Intelligence Sr. Analyst / Modeler - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Customer Intelligence Sr. Analyst (Modeler)

The ideal candidate understands a wide array of data analysis techniques. S/he can interpret data, provide insights and make actionable recommendations.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Design/create analyses in relation to business objectives
• Create/analyze customer profiles for target marketing opportunities
• Work with large datasets--a combination of client specific large datasets and syndicated marketing/media research

Technical skills

• MS Office and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables required
• Data manipulation experience with SPSS, SAS, etc. desired
• Reporting experience with software such as MS Access, SQL, etc. desired
• Database experience and mapping software experience a plus
• Understanding of predictive modeling, customer segmentation, forecasting, and media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy

Key skills

• Well organized and disciplined approach to work. Able to manage aggressive data analysis timelines
• Self-directed. Able to anticipate analysis priorities and keep CI Lead Modeler informed of requirements
• Creativity around and enthusiasm for new approaches to modeling challenges
• Good communicator (ideally w/presentation experience)
• Comfortable assisting non-analyst co-workers to understand the methodology and significance of analysis findings

Experience/Education

• Advanced degree with heavy quantitative coursework (e.g., statistics, math, operations research)
• Experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, online marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.
• Experience with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen (sales); MRI/Simmons (marketing media research); Millward Brown (brand health) preferred.

Draftfcb

Launched in mid-2006, Draftfcb is a new breed of agency—the first global, behavior-based, holistic marketing communications organization operating against a single P&L, one which places an equal emphasis on creativity and accountability. Draftfcb’s global network encompasses 157 offices in 97 countries and includes dual headquarters spanning both Chicago and New York. Draftfcb is a member of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses. It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

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Customer Intelligence Director - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Customer Intelligence Director

The ideal candidate understands a wide array of data analysis techniques. The candidate can interpret data, provide insights and make actionable recommendations.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Manage large client engagements, or a series of smaller client engagements, using data analytics and research to measure consumer-brand relationships and marketing opportunities
• Perform analyses, and work with junior analysts to manage other analytics
• Interpret analytics & research to produce concrete strategies, tactics and plans for Draftfcb’s clients
• Collaborate with clients and other Draftfcb disciplines (strategic planning, creative, media) to transform the analytics and strategies into actual client work.

Technical skills

• Understanding of predictive modeling, customer segmentation, forecasting, and media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
• MS Office and advanced Excel skills necessary
• Reporting experience with software such as Cognos, MS Access, SQL, etc
• Modeling experience with SPSS, SAS, etc.
• Database experience and mapping software experience a plus

Key skills

• Strong communication skills
• Creativity around and enthusiasm for data & research and its strategic application
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing deliverables
• Experience supervising junior staff highly desirable
• Marketing background highly desirable

Experience/Education

• Advanced degree with heavy quantitative coursework (e.g., statistics, math, operations research)
• Minimum of 8 years experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, digital marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.

Draftfcb

Draftfcb focuses on coming up with ideas first without the distinction between disciplines and job titles, resulting in the highest Return on Ideas for clients. With more than 130 years of expertise and offices in 110 countries, Draftfcb offers the challenge of working on global accounts and the reward of being a part of a successful, progressive agency.

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses.

It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs18223x.shtml
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Customer Digital Intelligence Director - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Customer Digital Intelligence Director

The leader of Draftfcb's Digital Intelligence practice will be responsible for developing the agency's expertise, leadership and client deliverables in customer intelligence across all digital channels, and for integrating them into Draftfcb's broader positioning as the leading global integrated marketing services agency.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Draftfcb currently has a broad set of capabilities in web analytics, search analysis, and social media analysis, and we are the industry leader in integrating broader customer intelligence into client strategies and advertising.
• The leader of our Digital Intelligence practice will report into the Director of Customer Intelligence, and will transform the digital analytics capabilities into a core feature of our broader customer intelligence, insights, and strategy offering, and a core part of the agency's client delivery process:
  • Using digital intelligence to measure customer-brand relationship for specific brands and customer groups.
  Understanding the role of the digital space and digital marketing channels in developing the customer-brand relationship, and identifying client opportunities in that area.
• This person will also serve as a senior leader of the broader Customer Intelligence group, and will be responsible for integrating digital intelligence with other CI capabilities.

Key skills

• A hybrid left-brain, right-brain thinker, with experience in data analytics or research, but also able to think strategically and conceptually
• Ability to create and communicate a digital intelligence vision, but also able to manage client deliverables and IP development
• Excellent 360 manager and collaborator

Experience/Education

• Minimum 10 years experience
• Experience as a client-facing, strategic leader in current organization
• Broad experience in the role / use of data in digital channels (most of the following: mobile, digital media, website design & strategy, search, social media, e-mail)
• Some marketing background

Draftfcb

Draftfcb focuses on coming up with ideas first without the distinction between disciplines and job titles, resulting in the highest Return on Ideas for clients. With more than 130 years of expertise and offices in 110 countries, Draftfcb offers the challenge of working on global accounts and the reward of being a part of a successful, progressive agency.

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses.

It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs18222x.shtml
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Customer Intelligence Lead - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The Draftfcb Customer Intelligence Lead

The ideal candidate is a self-directed, creative leader with good communication skills who understands how to use data to build a cohesive story about the business, provide insights to influence and guide thinking and make recommendations to cross-functional agency team.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Develop best-in-class marketing strategies with cross-functional agency team
• Understands that they contribute more than data analyses; they share a responsibility with other agency leads to address broader client business challenges
• Recommend analytic projects/analyses to cross-functional agency team based on client business challenges, objectives, goals.
• Work with CI Modelers and analysts to design/develop compelling/relevant analyses.
• Make actionable recommendations to client based on analytic findings
• Prepare high-quality, visually compelling, client-ready documents/findings/recommendations

Technical skills

• Understanding of predictive modeling, customer segmentation, forecasting, and media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
• MS Office, including advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with SPSS, SAS or SQL a plus
• Experience with GIS mapping applications and database development a plus

Key skills

• Strong leadership
• Creativity around and enthusiasm for data & research and its strategic application
• Self-directed; ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Good communicator with strong presentation skills
• Marketing background highly desirable

Experience/Education

• Min 10 years work experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, digital marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.
• Senior-level leadership position
• BA/BS in marketing / advertising / communications / social sciences required; MBA or related degree preferred.
• Experience with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen (sales); MRI/Simmons (marketing media research)

Draftfcb

Draftfcb focuses on coming up with ideas first without the distinction between disciplines and job titles, resulting in the highest Return on Ideas for clients. With more than 130 years of expertise and offices in 110 countries, Draftfcb offers the challenge of working on global accounts and the reward of being a part of a successful, progressive agency.

Draftfcb is committed to diversity of people and thought. We're fostering a culture that is inclusive, promotes mutual respect and maximizes individuals' full potential to ultimately benefit our employees, their families, our clients, vendors and shareholders. We promote acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility and accountability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We hope to better our agency and our industry by engaging the next generation of talent and welcoming their input and contributions to our company and our clients' businesses.

It is the policy of Draftfcb to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply: e-mail your resume with cover letter to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs18221x.shtml
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Senior Manager, Business Intelligence & Web Analytics - FreshDirect (Long Island City, NY)

Overview:

FreshDirect is one of the nation’s leading online food brands, known for its convenient home delivery service and the manufacture of fresh, delicious food. Changing the way customers shop for groceries since 2002, the company uses a direct distribution model with in-house, overnight production that cuts out the middleman and helps FreshDirect offer farm-fresh food at low prices. Every product is 100% satisfactory guaranteed, every time. Since FreshDirect takes delivery directly from farms and manufacturers and delivers those products the very next day, compared to conventional grocery stores that move their products through much longer supply chains, the foods offered at FreshDirect are fresher and better quality at lower prices.

Responsibilities:

The Manager, Web Analytics will be responsible for proactively leveraging analytical insights from clickstream data to drive site optimization and decision making across the organization.

• Support the analytic needs of the business by analyzing web traffic and customer behavior using clickstream tools (specifically using Unica’s NetInsight product).
• Use standard business intelligence tools (Business Objects) to produce reports relating to outcomes.
• Create clear and comprehensible reports showing data and trends
• Provide frequent insights and recommendations to internal business clients (Marketing, Merchandising, Creative, Customer Service teams) on current customer behavior
• Provide frequent recommendations on how to maximize revenue from the storefront via on on-site product positioning and site design elements, as well as how to create the best possible customer experience as a user
• Provide best practices recommendations and stay current with industry trends to ensure that FreshDirect is using best-in-class web analytics to drive change.
• Gather business requirements for web analytics enhancements and manage roadmap of improvements
• Gather business requirements for implementing multivariate or A/B testing on the site and be the business leader driving forward the IT project to develop A/B testing
• Take the lead in using data insights to suggest, support and analyze multivariate or A/B tests that drive improvements to the site and customer experience
• Develop reporting protocol for new iPhone application to understand how customers use the new technology and our site
• Help the organization more effectively integrate clickstream data into marketing campaigns via marketing database and Unica campaign tool
• Provide initiative to stay one step ahead of the organization in leading positive change and optimization, driven by insights from the data
• Secondarily, provide analytical support to the Marketing Analytics group on such ad-hoc projects as needed, including but not limited to: Analyzing data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits, and measuring the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA a plus.
• Online retail experience or web analytics experience required
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience providing relevant marketing and web analysis.
• Familiarity with web analytics implementation and HTML/Javascript coding
• Proficiency using site reporting/analytic tools such as NetInsight, Omniture, DFA, Webtrends, Visual Science, Coremetrics,WebSideStory, etc.
• Experience with analytics and/or Business Intelligence tools like MicroStrategy, Business Objects, Crystal Reports or SQL
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills to drive understanding and advocate for change at senior management level of the organization
• Strong background in understanding how to use data to drive decisions
• Ability to produce insightful, relevant and reliable quantitative analysis and reports in a deadline oriented work environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong internal client service skills
• Able to work in fast paced environment with strong personalities where flexibility is key
• Extreme attention to details and outstanding organizational skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision; desire to be in an entrepreneurial high-growth environment

To Apply, e-mail your resume to: jdespaigne [at] freshdirect.com (replace [at] with @)

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SAS Consultant - Smith Hanley (Rome, Italy)

Smith Hanley Consulting Group was founded nearly 30 years ago and has 12 offices throughout the United States. We are a specialized recruiting services organization and are part of inVentiv Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIV), the leading provider of commercialization and complementary services to global pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, and other industries. We have two divisions within Smith Hanley Consulting Group that offer exceptional staffing solutions to our clients.

Global Financial Services company is seeking a SAS Consultant for a project in Rome, Italy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for manipulating large amounts of transactional data for reporting and promotional purposes revolving around marketing campaigns and promotions. The Consultant must have a proven track record in financial/marketing based business intelligence. The ability to communicate those results and to formulate recommendations to senior management both in Italy and the US, will be critical for success in this position. Lastly, participation in face-to-face client initiatives will be required; therefore must be fluent in Italian and English.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of SAS MACROS/ BASE programming and development experience to include very strong data management skills
• Prepare pre-campaign analysis, campaign tracking, and backend campaign profitability and sustainability
• Windows and UNIX (preferably AIX) experience
• Strong SQL skills
• Oracle
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Apply by email: amaltz [at] smithhanley.com (replace [at] with @)

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DataShaping Job Alert - June 2009

From now on, our newsletter will be posted on the new AnalyticTalent web site, hosted on AnalyticBridge.com. Job ads can be found on

• AnalyticTalent.com
• DataShaping.com
• Our LinkedIn group (click on the job tab)

Also, we will send our AnalyticBridge newsletter to 11,000 members next Sunday. It is possible to purchase a featured resume (short 1-paragraph bio with link to your profile), for $80. Requirements include: a master degree, experience with statistical software (SAS, R, SPSS, etc.), SQL and experience with a programming language (C, C++, Java, Perl, C# etc.), as well as a member profile on AnalyticBridge or LinkedIn. See datashapingstore.com/bio.shtml for details. The fee is waived when you bring 10 new members to AnalyticBridge, who sign up with a corporate e-mail address. The link to the sign up form is www.analyticbridge.com/main/authorization/signUp.

We recommend job seekers to use new techniques to increase the chances of getting an interview:

• Apply to positions where you are a very good fit
• Be ready to relocate: WalMart has a director position in Benton, Arkansas. These positions in the Mid West have less competition.
• Corporate career web sites (see a listing at datashaping.com/companies3.shtml) can provide value, as many people are discouraged by the lengthy web forms, thus resulting in less competition.
• Connect directly with recruiters and hiring managers on AnalyticBridge and LinkedIn.
• Build a website where can you show applications that you have developed in the past, for instance a real-time stock forecasting engine
• Always be positive. Spend 20 hours per week chasing opportunities. Each no answer gets you closer to the yes answer.
• Full time positions are easier to find and obtain than good quality consulting gigs.
• Think of alternate, non traditional ways of generating income while you are looking for a job.

Quantitative Researcher - iProspect (San Francisco, CA)

We currently have one immediate opening for a Quantitative Researcher. This candidate is responsible for researching, analyzing, and reporting on data generated through iProspect’s SEO and SEM services offerings. Experience applying and interpreting statistical inference methodologies, decision trees, and other traditional statistical tests and data mining techniques to large datasets is a must. Experience with large databases such as SQL Server or Oracle is a must. The candidate will provide on-going analytic support to the iProspect SEO and SEM Operations groups. Conference calls with clients to discuss reports and analysis methodologies is a required part of the job, and necessitates excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualified candidates will have a MS in Computer Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics with a demonstrable knowledge of data mining and statistical methodologies.

The candidate must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments simultaneously and strong communication, logical problem solving skills, and technical writing skills. A self motivated team player is rounds out the ideal candidate.

Requirements:

• Data mining/analytical skills
  
• Statistical analysis skills
  
• Experience with large datasets
  
• Database interface experience
  
• Matlab or other statistical package.

iProspect is the Original® Search Engine Marketing Firm. Our customized suite of services includes natural (“organic”) search engine optimization, pay per click advertising management, paid inclusion management, feed management, search leveraged public relations, and Web analytics. We improve website search engine placement, enhance user experience, improve conversion rates, and maximize the return of our clients’ Internet marketing investments. Our clients include some of the largest and most recognized brands in industries ranging from retail to healthcare to financial services.

iProspect is the home of an enthusiastic, experienced management team that trusts employees to get the job done while encouraging a fun and relaxed environment. Employees are supportive and helpful as they work together to help clients see actual progress week by week. As part of the Isobar and Aegis Media global network, iProspect offers a wealth of opportunities to help you begin, grow, and advance your career. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, along with an enjoyable and rewarding corporate culture.

If you are ready to learn, ready to witness the results of your hard work, and ready to begin a cutting-edge and enjoyable career, please send resumes to iprospectcareers@iprospect.com or visit our corporate website at www.iprospect.com/corporate/career.htm.

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Data Mining Analyst - Waterfront International (Toronto, Canada)

Waterfront International is a Toronto-based financial consulting firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform financial market data research and analysis to identify and resolve data issues using advanced data mining techniques.
• Develop proprietary data mining tools and applications.
• Develop predictive models.

Requirements of the Candidate include:

• PhD or Masters in mathematics, statistics or computer science specializing in data mining.
• Experience with machine learning and knowledge discovery techniques.
• Solid quantitative background with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of data mining and statistics.
• Must possess expert level C/C++ programming skills.
• Some financial experience desired but not required.
• Must be a strong self-starter and able to work well independently.

Waterfront International
Email: recruiting@wil.com

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Project Manager, Reporting and Analytics - ASH (San Diego, CA)

Project Manager, Reporting and Analytics

American Specialty Health, Incorporated (ASH)

2008 One of the 15 Fittest Companies in America—Men’s Fitness
2008 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles, Gold—National Business Group on Health
2006 Best Places to Work—San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Magazine

We are seeking a Project Manager, Reporting and Analytics for our Health Services Department.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the reporting requirements for external and internal customers. Review existing reports, existing metrics, and report delivery processes and make recommendations for changes to improve quality of effectiveness and efficiency. Work closely with internal business owners and account managers to assess report requirements and timelines and work closely with the analytics team to implement, conduct quality review, and distribute the reporting deliverable.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information management, data analytics related education or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years experience in the data analytics discipline and at least 3 years project management experience. Experience in health care or other provider services industry preferred.
• Experience working in a QA capacity in an organization with a high volume of reports and key performance metrics. Auditing experience a plus.
• Previous experience in establishing a reporting QA program by structuring a process including, establishing testing methodologies, measuring quality through metrics and managing the Quality Assurance function.
• Project management certification (PMP through PMI) highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office with intermediate experience in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with project management software helpful.

From our corporate-casual dress code, which includes jeans and sneakers, to paid vacation and holidays to company-sponsored social activities, American Specialty Health provides excellent benefits and incentives. Some of the many benefits offered by ASH include:

• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, and personal time • Eleven paid holidays plus Floating Holiday
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and dietetic counseling coverage with medical plan • Parking and public transportation reimbursement for downtown location
• 401(k) savings and retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement
• An onsite fitness center and discounted local gym memberships • Incentive Program-Employees can earn points toward reward gift cards for practicing healthy habits
• Healthy vending machines stocked with snacks approved by RDs and subsidized by ASH • An annual “Get Healthy!” award for an employee who achieves a significant wellness goal
• Sports sponsorships • Onsite health education series
• Wellness fairs • Run/Walk clubs & Tai Chi club
• Walking challenges • A holiday weight management challenge
• A wellness committee in which employees meet to brainstorm on a variety of health and wellness activities for employees • A “Weekend Warrior” club—for employees to meet outside of work for fitness activities

ASH is one of the nation’s premier personal health improvement organizations, providing specialty benefit programs, fitness programs, health coaching and incentives, Internet solutions, and worksite wellness programs to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds nationwide. Based in San Diego, ASH has over 680 employees and covers 15.3 million members in specialty network management, fitness, and wellness and prevention programs.

In addition, ASH offers employees many opportunities for education and advancement, plus an awards program that honors employee achievement in the areas of Quality, Customer Service, Teamwork and Innovation.

E-mail resume with position title and salary requirements to: hr@ASHN.com.

If this current position does not fit your area of expertise, please visit us online to view our current list of available positions. www.ashcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M-F-D-V

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CI Director, CRM Operations Analyst/Healthcare - Draftfcb (Chicago, IL)

The ideal candidate understands a wide array of data analysis techniques. The candidate can interpret data, provide insights and make actionable recommendations.

High level scope of work responsibilities:

• Mine/analyze CRM operational data for actionable insights
• Design/create analyses in relation to business objectives
• Create/analyze customer profiles for target marketing opportunities
• Work with large datasets--a combination of client specific large datasets and syndicated marketing/media research

Experience

• 6-8+ years experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, online marketing, loyalty marketing, etc.
• CRM background desired
• Background in pharma or healthcare a plus

Technical skills

• Understanding of predictive modeling, customer segmentation, forecasting, and media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
• MS Office and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables required
• Reporting experience with software such as Cognos, MS Access, SQL, etc. required
• Modeling experience with SPSS, SAS, etc. desired
• Database experience and mapping software experience a plus

Key skills

• Strong communication skills
• Self-directed
• Creativity around and enthusiasm for data and its strategic application
• Presentation experience
• Some experience managing staff highly desirable

Education

• Advanced degree with heavy quantitative coursework (e.g., statistics, math, operations research)

Email resume to: Annie.Conn [at] draftfcb.com (replace [at] with @)

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President, Advanced Analytics - Aspen Marketing Services (Atlanta, GA)

Aspen Analytics is a leader in developing actionable and insightful analytical solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Aspen Analytics has a team of more than 25 professionals dedicated to solving business problems through advanced analytics.

Aspen Analytics specializes in the areas of data mining, predictive analytics, behavioral targeting and segmentation, and has developed highly effective, data-driven solutions for leaders in the telecommunications, automotive, financial services, CPG, home security, utilities, and non-profit industries.

Aspen Analytics is located in Atlanta, GA and is a division of Aspen Marketing Services.

Founded in 1986, Aspen Marketing Services is the largest privately-held marketing services agency in the United States. Headquartered in West Chicago, IL, with offices in Atlanta, Detroit, San Diego, Dallas, New York City, Phoenix, Morristown, NJ, Tampa, and Toronto, Aspen Marketing has more than 635 employees across North America.

Summary:

Responsible for three primary aspect of business:
1) Internal Analytic Integration - Integration of Analytics across all Aspen verticals, as well as throughout the Aspen client base
2) Analytic Product Development - Infusion of Analytics into existing product technologies, and co-development of new analytically driven products
3) Business Development – Finding more key Analytic clients across the U.S. and Internationally, with the focus on mid-to-large size companies with Analytics projects of 500k or greater

The President, Advanced Analytics, is responsible for articulating the vision of analytics throughout Aspen, as well as throughout all our clients. He/she must also oversee delivery complex analytical solutions in the form of actionable results. He/she must be able to build and lead teams to execute projects in an efficient and errorless manner using classical statistical techniques, delivered on time and on budget. He/she must also be a business development professional, with proven results at building analytical business within clients both large and small.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads team of professionals by delivering corporate analytical vision and empowering teams to manage analytic projects flawlessly, from inception to delivery
• Integrate analytical concepts across all aspects of company, including direct marketing services & product development.
• Maintain and grow large analytics projects in Fortune 500 companies
• Articulate vision for next generation of Analytical concepts and how they will apply in the marketplace
• Demonstrates a strong understanding analytical methods and how they apply to a vast array of client problems, across industries.
• Co-author large RFP’s for various clients and prospects, with a focus on integrating Analytics into all aspects of Direct Marketing

Requirements for position:

Education: BA, BS required; MS, MBA or PHD preferred. Preferred disciplines of study include Economics/Econometrics, Statistics, Marketing, Operations Research, Computer Science, Decision Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or Mathematics.

Practical Work Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in a leadership or senior management position in one or more of the following work areas:

• Marketing & Marketing Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Statistical Model Development
• Data Mining
• CRM/Database Marketing/Analytics
• Software/Technology/Product development

Related Knowledge Base:

• Understanding of classical statistical techniques
• Solid project management experience
• Familiarity with statistical programming software packages (especially SAS)
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to interpret analytic results and communicate to C-level executives
• Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills

This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

To apply for this position please send cover letter and resume to careers@aspenms.com.

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Database Marketing Analyst - BridgeTree (Columbus, OH)

We are seeking an experienced database marketing analyst with SAS programming skills to provide customer insight and ad-hoc reporting for one of our clients. This is an on-site position at the client’s office in the Columbus Ohio area.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize customer data and data mining techniques to provide data discovery, analytic support, and ad-hoc reporting
• Assist in developing the analytic framework and marketing strategies to help achieve business goals
• Meet with the clients and present findings. Effectively communicate technical details to a non-technical audience

Qualifications:

• BS in Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field (MS or MBA preferred)
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• Independent, self directed, with a strong attention to detail
• Aptitude in critical thinking and problem solving

Bridgetree, headquartered in Charlotte NC, is a 13 year old company with an established customer base. Our services include data management, analytics, web-based and logistics applications for consumer and business marketers across a variety of industries. We provide quantitative data management support as well as measurement, tracking and reporting that influence and enhance the marketing strategies.

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Director, Marketing Science and Innovation Group - OTX (Los Angeles, CA)

Reports to the Chief Research Officer

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Compensation Commensurate with Experience

OTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.

Email your resume to: lsproul [at] otxresearch.com (replace [at] with @)

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Manager, Analytics Reporting and QA - ASH (San Diego, CA)

American Specialty Health, Incorporated (ASH)

2008 One of the 15 Fittest Companies in America—Men’s Fitness
2008 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles, Gold—National Business Group on Health
2006 Best Places to Work—San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Magazine

We are seeking an Analytics Reporting & QA Manager for our Health Services Department.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the reporting requirements for external and internal customers. Review existing reports, existing metrics, and report delivery processes and make recommendations for changes to improve quality of effectiveness and efficiency. Work closely with internal business owners and account managers to assess report requirements and timelines and work closely with the analytics team to implement, conduct quality review, and distribute the reporting deliverable.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information management, data analytics related education or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years experience in the data analytics discipline and at least 3 years project management experience. Experience in health care or other provider services industry preferred.
• Experience working in a QA capacity in an organization with a high volume of reports and key performance metrics. Auditing experience a plus.
• Previous experience in establishing a reporting QA program by structuring a process including, establishing testing methodologies, measuring quality through metrics and managing the Quality Assurance function.
• Project management certification (PMP through PMI) highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office with intermediate experience in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with project management software helpful.

From our corporate-casual dress code, which includes jeans and sneakers, to paid vacation and holidays to company-sponsored social activities, American Specialty Health provides excellent benefits and incentives. Some of the many benefits offered by ASH include:

• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, and personal time
• Eleven paid holidays plus Floating Holiday
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy and dietetic counseling coverage with medical plan
• Parking and public transportation reimbursement for downtown location
• 401(k) savings and retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• An onsite fitness center and discounted local gym memberships
• Incentive Program-Employees can earn points toward reward gift cards for practicing healthy habits
• Healthy vending machines stocked with snacks approved by RDs and subsidized by ASH
• An annual “Get Healthy!” award for an employee who achieves a significant wellness goal
• Sports sponsorships
• Onsite health education series
• Wellness fairs
• Run/Walk clubs & Tai Chi club
• Walking challenges
• A holiday weight management challenge
• A wellness committee in which employees meet to brainstorm on a variety of health and wellness activities for employees
• A “Weekend Warrior” club—for employees to meet outside of work for fitness activities

ASH is one of the nation’s premier personal health improvement organizations, providing specialty benefit programs, fitness programs, health coaching and incentives, Internet solutions, and worksite wellness programs to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds nationwide.

Based in San Diego, ASH has over 680 employees and covers 15.3 million members in specialty network management, fitness, and wellness and prevention programs.

In addition, ASH offers employees many opportunities for education and advancement, plus an awards program that honors employee achievement in the areas of Quality, Customer Service, Teamwork and Innovation.

E-mail resume with position title and salary requirements to: hr@ASHN.com.

If this current position does not fit your area of expertise, please visit us online to view our current list of available positions. www.ashcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M-F-D-V

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Research Analyst I - ASH (San Diego, CA)

American Specialty Health, Incorporated (ASH)

2008 One of the 15 Fittest Companies in America—Men’s Fitness
2008 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles, Gold—National Business Group on Health
2006 Best Places to Work—San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Magazine

We are seeking a Research Analyst I for our Health Services Department.

The primary purpose of this position is to support analytics and reporting needs for large scale accounts.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics related education or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years experience in the data analytics discipline. Experience health care or health promotion environment a plus.
• Experience supporting analytics and reporting needs for large scale accounts.
• Experience using Business Intelligence tools.
• Proficient in MS Office.

ASH is one of the nation’s premier personal health improvement organizations, providing specialty benefit programs, fitness programs, health coaching and incentives, Internet solutions, and worksite wellness programs to health plans, insurance carriers, employer groups, and trust funds nationwide.

Based in San Diego, ASH has over 680 employees and covers 15.3 million members in specialty network management, fitness, and wellness and prevention programs.

In addition, ASH offers employees many opportunities for education and advancement, plus an awards program that honors employee achievement in the areas of Quality, Customer Service, Teamwork and Innovation.

E-mail resume with position title and salary requirements to: hr@ASHN.com.

If this current position does not fit your area of expertise, please visit us online to view our current list of available positions. www.ashcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M-F-D-V

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