Statistical Analyst (Remote Eligible)
location_onFood Industry Distribution, 2415, South Damen Avenue, Heart of Chicago, Lower West Side, Chicago, West Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60608, United States
Job Description
About Mathematica
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.
Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.
At Mathematica, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. Building an inclusive culture that draws on the individual strengths of employees from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, abilities, and experience is key to our success.
About the Role
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $70,000 to $90,000.
We understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you're not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it's an option in your area.
We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high-quality work.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, location preferences, salary requirements, and code samples via our careers page. Please include a code sample (or two or three) which best represents your programming skills, preferably in R. If you include a GitHub, please call out the specific samples you want to highlight. If you do not have code available in these preferred languages, please send a code sample in an alternate language.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, national origin, religion, orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in or complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Food Industry Distribution, 2415, South Damen Avenue, Heart of Chicago, Lower West Side, Chicago, West Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60608, United States
Chicago, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleApply statistical methods to evaluate and improve social programs and policies
- check_circleAssist in designing rigorous studies and determining appropriate analytic methods
- check_circleWrite programs for data extraction, cleaning, and manipulation
- check_circleApply advanced statistical techniques to survey and administrative data
- check_circleDevelop programs to calculate descriptive statistics and visualize results
- check_circleDraft sections of reports, technical appendices, and presentations
- check_circleCommunicate findings to internal project teams via memos and presentations
Requirements
- verifiedMaster’s degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, data science) or equivalent experience
- verifiedExperience in statistical methods: causal inference, experimental design, Bayesian inference, multilevel modeling, longitudinal analysis, predictive modeling, survey sampling, etc.
- verifiedFluency in R (preferred), Python, Stan, Julia, Stata, or SAS
- verifiedExcellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits & Perks
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: r, python, stan, julia, stata, sas, causal inference, experimental design, bayesian inference, hierarchical modeling.
Education: Master’s degree in quantitative discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.