Job Brief
A statistician is a professional who analyses numerical data in order to identify trends and patterns that can be used to inform planning and decision-making within an organization.
Job Description
- ● 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
Job 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