Mathematical Statistician

US Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration, within the Load Forecasting and Analysis (MSL) organization of Customer Support Services (MS), seeks a senior Mathematical Statistician (Short Term Forecaster). The role involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical and statistical methods for forecasting demand and analyzing short-term energy needs.

The position requires substantial math/statistics credentials and specialized experience in statistical methods and computer simulations.

Qualifications

• Degree requirement: 24 semester hours in mathematics and statistics with at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics.
• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at the GS-12 level in design/development of mathematical methods and writing statistical software.
• Experience may include paid or unpaid work, including volunteer experience as described (e.g., programs like Peace Corps).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical/statistical methods for forecasting and analysis.
• Create or adapt statistical models and simulations for short-term and longer horizon demand forecasts.
• Convey complex statistical concepts and results to stakeholders.

Education

Degree including 24 semester hours mathematics and statistics (12 math, 6 statistics)

Job description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Load Forecasting and Analysis (MSL) organization of Customer Support Services (MS), Business Management & Development (M).

A successful candidate in the Mathematical Statistician position will serve as a senior level expert mathematical statistician (Short Term Forecaster) performing scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical/statistical methods and techniques.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Designing, developing, creating or adapting mathematical methods and techniques in statistical processes to carry out short term, mid-term or long-term demand analyses and forecasts; and 2) Writing statistical computer programs/algorithms to perform computer simulations.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.