Statistical Analyst

Smith Group is a 17 Employee Company involved in Insurance Related Consulting.  It has offices in Portland Maine and Colorado Springs.  It is a 100% Microsoft shop using .NET, SQL Server 2000, Office 2000/2003.  See www.smithgroupre.com

 

 

Job Summary:

 

We are looking to expand into Predictive Modeling and Statistical analysis requiring an individual with strong experience in statistics and programming.  Responsibilities would include working with large datasets including internal and external data, preliminary data analysis, and multivariate model building including advanced statistical techniques (GLMs, regression, clustering, trees, etc).  Required skills: strong statistical knowledge, strong quantitative/analytical skills, and proficiency in Statistical packages.  Advanced degree in statistics, math, or related.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

·         Execute customer analytics & data mining projects from start to finish including project management, data manipulation, preparation, modeling, validation and communication of key insights.

·         Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of analytic models

 

 

Knowledge And Skills:

 

·         Superior data mining, extraction, transformation, modeling, validation testing, and presentation skills are mandatory

·         Applied Predictive Modeling

·         Statistical analysis package experience

·         Project Management skills - Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple shifting priorities

·         Computer programming experience - C++, C#, ASP.Net, Relational Database MSSQL, Visual Studio.NET coding skills, XML in a Windows 200X/NT environment

·         Reporting, technical writing and documentation experience

·         An analytical mind - demonstrated creativity and initiative in finding solutions to problems

·         Actuarial experience or Statistical background is a major plus

·         Masters degree or greater preferred