Mathematical Statistician

Bonneville Power Administration; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in the Load Forecasting and Analysis (MSL) organization seeks a senior Mathematical Statistician (Short Term Forecaster) to design, develop, and adapt mathematical and statistical methods for demand forecasts.

The position requires building statistical processes, writing programs/algorithms for simulations, and delivering rigorous analyses to support BPA decision-making within Customer Support Services.

Qualifications

• Degree with 24 semester hours in mathematics and statistics, including 12 math hours and 6 statistics hours.
• Combination of education and experience meeting the basic requirement.
• Specialized experience showing design of mathematical methods and writing statistical programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical methods and statistical techniques for demand analyses and forecasts.
• Write statistical computer programs/algorithms to perform simulations.

Skills

Statistical methods

Mathematical statistics

Algorithm design

Education

Mathematics/Statistics degree requirement

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.