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Jobs

From: SM
Date: 16 Sep 2008
Subject: Omaha, NE: Data Mining Manager at West Asset Management

We are currently seeking a statistical innovator who values leading others and desires presenting their ideas for immediate impact. West Asset Management has created their own, in-house analytics (SAS) shop in which small entrepreneurial ideas are expected. This open and collaborative environment, allows individuals to grow professionally and interact with all levels of the business and external clients. We are constantly seeking ways to become better, faster and smarter and more efficient, setting us apart from the competition.

Data Mining Manager

Data Mining Functions

  • Manage day-to-day workflow and data mining projects conducted by assigned staff to ensuring maximum productivity in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Track and prioritize projects through coordination and negotiation with client to improve the efficiency of information/project plan generation
  • Develop data mining approaches and ensure that these approaches are consistently applied to all data mining predictive analytics projects
  • Coordinate with operations management and operations research and development teams to define and conduct data analysis projects.
  • Evaluate potential projects and studies based on the value, cost benefit analysis and urgency of request
  • Develop understanding of business processes, goal strategy in order to provide analysis and interpretation
  • Manage and monitor the production workflow for analysts, screening production work
  • Capture data, collaborate and put into a model, utilizing the model to prioritize and optimize portfolio
  • Perform strategic data analysis and research to support business needs
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, MIS, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.
  • Minimum four years experience in statistics, industrial engineering, project management, or management consulting required.
  • Minimum one year supervisory or lead experience required
  • Minimum one year in collection industry preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Required
  • Knowledge of program languages (e.g., C++ C, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge of Databases (SQL, IBDB2, SAS, Enterprise Miner, Enterprise Guide, Etc.) preferred
West Asset Management is a leader in the cost containment and accounts receivable management industry. Backed by our $2 billion parent company, West Corporation, West Asset Management helps premier businesses and institutions maximize their return on receivables at every stage of the recovery cycle. As one of the nation's leading receivables management companies, we offer a full suite of receivables management solutions to a wide variety of industries.

Join our progressive team in Omaha, Nebraska! We will relocate the selected candidate. West Asset Management offers comprehensive benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) plan.

Contact:
Apply online today! Visit

www.westassetmanagement.com/careers

Search for Job Requisition # 924060 (at the bottom of the page).

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