Interdisciplinary Statistician

Summary

This position is located in the Applied Research and Method (ARM) Team, Center for Statistics and Data Analysis (CSDA). The mission of CSDA is to enhance the evidence base of GAO's work through the use of statistics and data analysis. Statisticians in CSDA provide support for the application of advanced statistical analyses, the design of efficient sampling approaches, and the organization of activities that strengthen analytical skills at GAO.

Duties

The Applied Research and Methods (ARM) Team, Center for Statistics and Data Analysis (CSDA) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Statistician / Mathematical Statistician to perform the following:

• Participating in aspects of research design, researchable question development, data collection and analysis, message development, and report writing with respect to sampling, statistical, and analytical procedures, and ensuring the quality and value of the final product.
• Developing and/or applying methods based on statistical theory to implement statistical modeling techniques, such as multivariate and regression analyses, or complex sample design, selection and analysis.
• Conducting complex statistical analyses using various statistical software, such as SAS, Stata, Python and R; interpreting and presenting statistical results; and advising staff on statistical matters.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation related to statistical analysis, interpretation of statistical results, sample design, and/or sample estimates in a manner appropriate for the audience.
• Advising non-technical staff on how data should be collected for engagements. Selects, refines, organizes, and presents factual information and analysis in support of engagement objectives. In collaboration with engagement team members, decides on scope, form, content, and depth of analysis. Develops sample designs for probability and non-probability samples, performs sample selection, and produces estimates from sample data derived from probability samples.
• Contributing to primary data collection. Evaluates and analyzes data to determine relevance and reliability. As required, performs indexing and referencing tasks to support sample designs, estimates, and statistical analyses.
• Developing findings and recommendations and preparing GAO products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meets the needs of congressional clients. Performs statistical analyses, interprets and presents statistical results, assists team members to identify how data from samples and output from statistical analyses support findings and recommendations, and advises staff on matters relating to statistical issues, data analysis, and evidence.

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