Statistical Data Analyst

Semcasting is an analytic business leader based in Andover, MA that utilizes patented predictive and data mining software - combining social, behavioral, contextual, demographic and geographic targeting techniques - with large online and offline databases. This single, optimized targeting solution allows retailers, financial institutions, non-profits, political organizations and the agencies and database marketers that serve them to gain a significant marketing advantage using the technologies available to them through Semcasting, including new and constantly evolving innovative semantic and behavioral technology.

Genetic algorithms, statistical analysis and machine learning technologies form the core of our business model. The hallmark of our business is our ability to leverage our proprietary data and predictive modeling to provide customers with a custom multi-channel, on-demand targeting solution in a fraction of the time required for most campaigns. Semcasting currently serves over 150 partners. We categorize the Internet, scoring 1.5 billion IP Addresses across 750+ variables.

This is a hands-on position. Repeat...HANDS-ON POSITION! We are seeking applied statistical analysts with strong SAS programming, campaign management, good communication skills with an interest in Web 2.0 technologies a plus. You will support current production requirements with partners, construct new data solutions, and develop predictive modeling applications based on a large and diverse mix of online and offline data.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute data mining analyses for clients, using both client and our proprietary data.
• Apply classification, clustering, data reduction, sampling and evaluation, and build predictive models for the benefit of client campaigns.
• Participate in the design, development and maintenance of core data variables.

• College degree plus significant experience with SAS and/or other predictive modeling software applications and techniques including linear models, logistic regression, validation and sampling techniques.
• Ability to build predictive models for production applications.
• Ability to manage a campaign or project from beginning to end; a self-starter.
• Ability to effectively communicate solution designs and concepts, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability and willingness to engage with clients and sales in a support role exercising your communications skills and appropriate business savvy.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related field.
• Development and coding experience with SAS and alternatively with SPSS.
• Experience with online advertising and social network data.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL; Oracle and MySQL.
• Comfort and experience with massive data sets.

• Base salary
• Health Benefits
• Company-paid Life and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan

Please note - candidates should be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No relocation packages are available.

_Contact_:
Principals only - NO third party recruiters. Please put Job Code SDAR-KD-0711 in the subject line and send your resume to employment@semcasting.com.