As a service to local statisticians, WSS News provides notification of employment opportunities and description of those seeking employment here in the Washington, DC, area. Readers are encouraged to take advantage of this feature of the newsletter. The deadline for inserting notices is five (5) weeks before the publication date. Those interested should email or call Anne Peterson, at apeterson@insightpolicyresearch.com or (703) 979-1191.

Employment Opportunities:

• Survey Sampling Statistician
  (Westat)
  
  
• Clinical Trial Biostatisticians
  (George Washington University)
  
  
• Biostatistician
  (Georgetown University Medical Center)
  
  
• Mathematical Statistician
  (Sabre Systems, Inc.)
  
  
• Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529-14
  (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  
  
• Health/Nutrition Survey Specialist
  (Academy for Educational Development - AED)
  
  

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Survey Sampling Statistician
Westat
An Employee-Owned Research Corporation

WESTAT is an employee-owned corporation headquartered in the suburbs of Washington, DC (Rockville, Maryland). We provide statistical consulting and survey research to the agencies of the U.S. Government and to a broad range of business and institutional clients. With a strong technical and managerial staff and a long record of quality research, Westat has become one of the leading survey research and statistical consulting organizations in the United States.

Our company was founded in 1961 by three statisticians. The current staff of more than 1,900 includes over 60 statisticians, as well as research, technical, and administrative staff. In addition, our professional staff is supported by data collection and processing personnel situated locally and in field sites around the country. The work atmosphere is open, progressive, and highly conducive to professional growth.

Our statistical efforts continue to expand in areas such as the environment, energy, health, education, and human resources. Westat statisticians are actively involved in teaching graduate-level courses in statistical methods and survey methodology in collaborative arrangements with area colleges and universities.

We are currently recruiting for the following statistical position:

Survey Sampling Statistician (Job Code WSS/DRM/90001)

A total of 3 or more years of relevant experience in sample design and selection, frames development, weighting, imputation, and variance estimation. Applicant must have a master's or doctoral degree in statistics and have excellent writing skills. Coursework in sample survey design is highly desirable.

Westat offers excellent growth opportunities and an outstanding benefits package including life and health insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, professional development, and tuition assistance. For immediate consideration, please send your cover letter, indicating the Westat Job Code, and resume, by one of the following methods to:

Job Code is REQUIRED to apply.

www.westat.com

Clinical Trial Biostatisticians
George Washington University

The Biostatistics Center of The George Washington University is currently recruiting biostatisticians to serve as Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator (Project Director) and to provide statistical direction of the design, conduct and analysis of studies and the conduct of methodologic research to meet the projects needs.

Basic Position Requirements: Doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics or Epidemiology, or alternatively an M.D. or Ph.D. in Biological Science, Physical Science or Computer Science with a Masters in Biostatistics or Statistics, 1-5 years' experience with clinical trials, especially study design and statistical analysis of study results using SAS, excellent oral and written English communication skills, and supervisory experience. All interested applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biostatistics or Statistics may apply for the Samuel W. Greenhouse Biostatistics Research Enhancement Award. For a period of 1 year, the award will provide 20% effort for methodological research, professional activities and travel. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled. For complete information and application procedures, please visit our website at: www.bsc.gwu.edu. Only complete applications will be considered

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Biostatistician
Georgetown University Medical Center

All qualified candidates should send resume, a list of three references, and cover letter to:

Fran oise Seillier-Moiseiwitsch, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics
Georgetown University Medical Center
4000 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20057
E-mail: lrs8@georgetown.edu

AA/EOE

Mathematical Statistician
Sabre Systems, Inc.

Foundedin 1989, Sabre Systems, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Warminster, PA with offices nationwide. Sabre is a quality-driven, professional services company that provides worldwide technology, scientific, management, and administrative services to government and commercial clients. Sabre Systems, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Mathematical Statistician to work in Alexandria, VA.

Seekingan experienced Statistician to design statistical and analytical solutions and assist in the development and implementation of those solutions. Candidate will maintain, move and manipulate data between applications and conduct data analysis for a various projects. Will utilize advanced math, data mining, statistical, and actuarial techniques as part of that analysis.

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum of a Master's Degree required with a concentration in Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related field
2. Must have experience in testing data for sampling errors and analyzing significant differences between samples
3. Advanced knowledge of various forms of statistical & analytical techniques; and understanding of data intricacies and ability to interpret data and express implications of analysis to clients
4. Proficient in analyzing and presenting complex data using statistical computer software
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and with external clients

Candidate must be able to obtain a Confidential Clearance; and be a US citizen/Perm Resident.

Sabre provides an excellent benefits package which includes healthcare, paid days off, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan. To learn more about positions at Sabre please visit us on the web at http://www.sabresystems.com.

EOE. Apply to: https://sabresystems.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=1473