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From: Melissa Carroll
Date: 26 Oct 2005
Subject: Herndon, VA, USA: Statistician at DHSoft, Inc.

DHSoft has an excellent opportunity for a Statistician in Northern Virginia. DHSoft provides solutions to complex business challenges through the implementation of predictive analysis and the integration of Business Intelligence Systems. DHSoft helps their client's solve complex business problems using the most advanced technical and statistical methodologies.

Therefore, this candidate will be required to be a self-starter with demonstrated experience using SAS and SQL programming; as well as possess strong experience developing, implementing, and maintaining predictive statistical models using modeling techniques including logistic regression, neural networks, and decision trees. Excellent interpersonal skills, and professionalism; as well as the ability to communicate comfortably with all levels of staff and management are a must.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

  • Develop statistical models, segmentation schemes and data-driven analyses.
  • Candidate will consult with clients to define program needs, consult on proper analytical methodologies, initiate and execute projects.
  • Utilize data mining techniques and queries to gather business intelligence.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain predictive statistical models using modeling techniques including logistic regression, neural networks, and decision trees
  • Create performance metrics and tracking processes to measure the effectiveness of the predictive modeling efforts.
  • Coordinate access and transformation of internal data to support tests and statistical evaluation.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries to access source data from RDBMS and other systems, and provide SQL and SAS programming support to client team members;
  • Work in a consultative manner with customers to gathering functional requirements, analyze database contents, work with multiple internal data management teams to understand data relationships, and develop the analytical processes for obtaining the requested information;
  • Willing to take personal responsibility for identifying and solving issues
  • Be able to work in a time-sensitive environment using strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Requirements
  • 5 plus years experience.
  • BA, BS or equivalent experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience using SAS and SQL programming.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, TeraData, Sybase, DB2, MS SQL Server, etc.)
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills
  • Experience planning and managing projects.
  • Travel up to 30%
The Following Desired Experience
  • MBA, MS, or MA or equivalent in Marketing, Social Science, Math, Statistics or Computer Science a plus
  • Wireless telecommunications experience.
  • Experience using UNIX
  • Client service and/or consulting experience.
DHSoft recognizes that our employees are our most important asset. With a competitive benefits package and strong culture, it's the right combination for a great career. DHSoft is where hard work, exceptional skill and innovative thinking meet reward and recognition.

Requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card).
We are unable to sponsor H1B Visas or EADs'.

Contact:

Melissa.Carroll@dhsoft.com


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