Statistician

A Statistician is a professional who analyzes numerical data to identify trends and patterns which help inform planning and decision-making processes in an organization.

Job Brief

We are looking for aStatisticianto join our team and analyze data and improve our organization’s competitive edge by using mathematical data to help make better decisions for planning purposes.

Statistician responsibilities include gathering numerical data, performing statistical analyses and preparing industry reports.

Ultimately, you will work with various departments to assess industry trends and identify opportunities for our organization to improve our processes.

Responsibilities

  • Interpreting statistical models and numerical data to help organizations plan and make decision-making processes
  • Liaising with departments to obtain data, including production figures and costs, sales figures, as well as product supply and demand data
  • Instructing departments on data submission requirements, including frequency and format
  • Create and maintain databases using statistical software programs, such as SPSS, SAS or Stata
  • Ensure data integrity by performing rigorous cleaning, error checking and validation
  • Analyze data using statistical techniques, formulas and calculations
  • Perform statistical tests to determine the reliability and soundness of results
  • Contribute to strategic planning by identifying industry trends and preparing forecasts
  • Describe, interpret and summarize conclusions
  • Present statistical findings to management in reports that include executive summaries, charts, tables and graphs

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a Statistician or similar role
  • Proficiency in statistical software programs, including SPSS and R, or equivalent
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, formulas and tests
  • Exceptional ability to interpret data and analyze trends, as well as preparing industry outlooks and forecasts
  • Advanced business operation and industry knowledge
  • Ability to liaise with other departments to coordinate data gathering
  • Extensive experience in summarizing and presenting findings in reports
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as a Statistician