Jobs

We currently have 2 positions available. Please see the requirements section for further information on the differences between the roles. Based in Mountain View, CA.

The market space in which Google operates changes very rapidly and has many complex dynamics that are inter-related. In this environment traditional business modeling and analytical frameworks are helpful but they can no longer fully describe the way our business works. Decision Support seeks to inform Google's critical decision-making in strategy, marketing, partnerships, operations, and organization through rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis. Decision Support is a multi-disciplinary team with first and foremost superlative analytical skills combined with business understanding and impactful communications.

Responsibilities:

• Business research using statistical and other analytical methods.
• Quantitative (structural) modeling of business dynamics.
• Developing business-relevant conclusions from analysis and effectively communicating them.
• Working with other Google groups (e.g. finance, business development, sales) to address specific business decisions.
• Contributing and maintaining the body of knowledge developed the group.

• Experience and coursework in statistical data analysis (i.e. linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, sampling methods).
• Business interest; business experience a plus.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Team and interpersonal skills.
• BA/BS or Masters degree from a field with quantitative and/or statistical emphasis. Statistics degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of work experience in a analytical context a plus.
• Experience with user/customer survey design a plus.
• Database query experience (e.g. SQL) a plus.
• Web design ability a plus.

• PhD in Statistics or MS with significant experience in statistical modeling.
• Deep expertise and experience with statistical data analysis (i.e. linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, sampling methods) in both academic coursework and project/work experience.
• Strong track-record of developing intellectual capital (e.g. publications).
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Business experience in strategy, marketing, and/or finance a plus.
• Experience with user/customer survey design a plus.
• Database query experience (e.g. SQL) a plus.

Important: The subject field of your email must include

• Decision Support Research Analyst - Mountain View OR
• Decision Support Research Associate - Mountain View