Data Science – Statistical Analyst

An Analyst will support the maintenance and improvement of IRI’s methodologies and algorithms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute research plans to create and enhance IRI methodologies
• Build SAS prototypes to validate methodology enhancements
• Write technical requirements and support implementation and testing of new and improved methodologies and products
• Investigate and resolve client production data issues
• Provide accurate data analysis and methodology support to internal teams and client service.
• Write, validate and run mainframe and Unix SAS programs to support data investigation and analysis
• Work with other internal groups and off shore resources to execute project tasks.

• B.S. or M.S. in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research or a related field with 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency using a 4GL (e.g. SAS) programming language to access and manipulate data.
• Basic knowledge of SAS (SAS Base Certification a plus) and R
• Positive, team player with the ability to problem-solve independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in analyzing data from varied sources to find root cause and resolve issues.