Senior Mathematical Statistician & Short-Term Forecaster

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

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.