Mathematical Statistician

Towson; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson is seeking a Mathematical Statistician to apply advanced statistical theory and quantitative methods to public health data, including laboratory measurements and population data related to environmental chemicals.

The role requires 24 semester hours in mathematics/statistics and at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, with duties spanning analysis, model development, and study design guidance for data collection.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-12 level in statistical analysis of public health data.
• Development of advanced mathematical statistical models and survey methodologies for public health research.
• Providing technical advice in designing studies to collect and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data from statistical tools to optimize public health outcomes.
• Provide advice for statistical projects or significant methodological departures.
• Apply mathematical techniques to determine adequacy of collected public health data.
• Serve as technical advisor for methodological research and survey design.

Skills

Advanced statistical theory

Quantitative methods

Statistical modeling

Education

Math and Statistics degree requirements

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Mathematical Statistician, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Evaluating data resulting from the application of mathematical statistical tools, models, methods and techniques to the public health area.
• Providing advice and assistance for statistical projects or studies that are new or significant departures from the relationships established in previous problems, studies, or investigations.
• Applying mathematical techniques and perform computerized analyses to determine the adequacy of collected public health data needed to resolve scientific problems, and modify existing techniques and practices.
• Serving as a program technical advisor developing methods and selecting techniques to conduct methodological research to improve sample surveys or experimental designs.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

A. Degree: that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.

B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Applying advanced statistical theory and quantitative methods to the analysis and interpretation of laboratory measurement data and population-based data sets related to tobacco exposure, volatile organic compounds and other environmental chemicals
• Developing and applying advanced mathematical statistical models, survey methodologies, and analytical techniques to address complex public health research.
• Providing technical advice in developing study designs to collect and analyze data.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

***This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.***