Survey Sampling Statistician
- Employer
- Westat
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Closing date
- May 14, 2019
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- Industry
- Research
- Function
- Analyst, Research
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details
Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a survey sampling statistician.
Job Responsibilities:
· Developing sample designs (determining stratification and allocation to strata; determine sample size based on differences and power; determine optimal clustering; and select sample).
· Constructing appropriate sample frame; selecting sample and preparing documentation describing procedures; developing and documenting weighting plan which includes non-response adjustment and bench-marking.
· Developing and conducting imputation for item nonresponse and estimating sampling errors using appropriate software.
· Writing specifications for programmers; and preparing reports on sample design, weighting procedures and other methodological issues.
Basic Qualifications:
· A Master's degree in Statistics with at least 5 years of experience in sample survey design, selection or weighting.
Candidates would benefit from knowing SAS, R and other statistical software packages; although candidates are not required to do programming. Qualified candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Westat offers competitive benefits with ESOP, 401k, Health, Dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional development as well as other benefits.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position, based on the specific position which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, or criminal records history.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a survey sampling statistician.
Job Responsibilities:
· Developing sample designs (determining stratification and allocation to strata; determine sample size based on differences and power; determine optimal clustering; and select sample).
· Constructing appropriate sample frame; selecting sample and preparing documentation describing procedures; developing and documenting weighting plan which includes non-response adjustment and bench-marking.
· Developing and conducting imputation for item nonresponse and estimating sampling errors using appropriate software.
· Writing specifications for programmers; and preparing reports on sample design, weighting procedures and other methodological issues.
Basic Qualifications:
· A Master's degree in Statistics with at least 5 years of experience in sample survey design, selection or weighting.
Candidates would benefit from knowing SAS, R and other statistical software packages; although candidates are not required to do programming. Qualified candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Westat offers competitive benefits with ESOP, 401k, Health, Dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional development as well as other benefits.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position, based on the specific position which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, or criminal records history.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Company
Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise
Company info
- Website
- http://www.westat.com/
- Location
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1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US
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