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2008
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Date Posted November 19, 2007
STATISTICIAN/SENIOR ANALYST
The
Statistician/Senior Analyst will be responsible for pro-actively conducting and
managing research and studies, journal publications and pursuing grant
opportunities in line with Concentra's business needs. Position will support
reporting and analysis on clinical and process management outcomes. Will interpret empirical results to create/support Concentra's
value proposition for top clients.
Other
responsibilities include but are no limited to: Project management, including
setting timeliness, interacting with senior management, managing data. Manage
the timely production and quality of monthly and/or quarterly reports. Develop
tactical research plans in line with measuring provider outcomes and best
practices. Provide clear and concise written summaries of study findings.
Respond to client questions and revisions. Manipulate large data sets. Perform
quantitative research.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, or related field; PhD. preferred. 2-5
years applied experience required. JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Healthcare
or Workers Comp background a plus. Grants experience
JOB-RELATED
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Strong analytical & problem solving skills. Experience
with application of a variety of statistical methods and ability to work on
complex statistical problems. Superior overall
communication skills conducive to internal and external client relationships.
Ability to meet critical deadlines and handle multiple priorities is a must. Ability to facilitate/deliver presentations to all level within
internal and external environments. Good database experience to manage
data for reporting and analysis; experienced with MS Access, Foxpro, SAS, SPSS or comparable tools. Logical
and meticulous attention to detail. Strong project
management, initiative, and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
Concentra
is a leader in the Occupational Healthcare industry with over 7,000 employees
and over 300 medical center facilities nationwide. The position will be within
our Data Analytics team with potential internal growth opportunities. Our
corporate headquarters is located in
If
interested, please contact:
Kim LuskSr. RecruiterConcentraOffice:
972-725-6448Office: 800-232-3550, x6448Email: kim_lusk@concentra.comWeb:
www.concentra.com
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Date Posted November 16, 2007
Job Opening at Federal Aviation Administration
Position:
Operations Research Analyst
Salary:
commensurate with experience and advanced degree Duty
Location(s):
Organization
Location: FAA Washington Headquarters Region, Air Traffic
Organization,
Finance Services Unit, Process Reengineering , AJF-41
Job
Status: Full Time
Duties:
Incumbent is responsible for the design and development of models, methods, and
computer applications to apply mathematical, statistical, and econometric
techniques to analyze proposed changes to the National Airspace System (NAS).
Utilizes algebraic and operations research techniques, and information systems
to address issues related to modernization of the NAS.Gathers,
organizes, and analyzes related economic data, prepares graphical
presentations, assists in technical writing. Documents data and methodologies;
develops and enhances analytical methodologies. Participates
in complex studies including operational studies, benefit assessment,
feasibility studies, and cost/benefit studies.
Note: US
Citizens only
BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS: (Qualification requirements may be viewed on the OPM website at
opm.gov) Operations Research Analyst (Job Series 1515):
Applicants
must have a Degree in Operations Research; or a Degree in another field which
includes at least 24 semester hours in a combination of
operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics,
mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial
competence
in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester
hours must have been in calculus. Advanced degrees preferred.
SELECTIVE
FACTOR: HANDS-ON experience using quantitative techniques to address complex
technical issues.
ADDITIONAL
FACTORS:
1. Skill
in conducting and evaluating analytical studies and leading and participating
on inter-disciplinary teams
2.
Ability to utilize common information systems applications, and to develop
computer programs to access large complex databases
3. Skill
in written and oral communications.
Contact:
Fran Melone, 202-385-7293/fran.melone@faa.gov
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Date Posted November 15, 2007
BNP Paribas - Quantitative Trading Junior Analyst
BNPP is
a leading, global investment bank in fixed income derivatives (c.f.
http://cib.bnpparibas.com/awards-rankings/fixed-income/fixed-income-derivatives).
Our quantitative trading group,
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Responsibilities ***
Come up
with new trading ideas
Design
new trading strategies
Improve
and maintain existing models
Backtest strategies
Implement
strategies using Java/C#
Cleanse
data sets
Statistical
analysis
Mathematical
modeling
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Qualifications ***
PhD or PhD
candidates in Mathematical Finance/Economics, Math, Statistics, Industrial
Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other numerical fields from a
leading institution
Experience
in using statistical models or econometrics
Strong
knowledge of R or Matlab
Java
and/or C# a plus but not required
We have
both full time and internship opportunities. If you are interested please
contact Haksun Li by emailing your resume to: haksun dot li at bnpparibas dot
com
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Date Posted November 14, 2007
ITC Holdings Corp
ITC
Holdings Corp. invests in the electricity transmission grid to improve electric
reliability, improve access to markets, and lower the overall cost of delivered
energy. ITC is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the
country and the first independently owned and operated electric transmission
company in the
We are
currently seeking a talented individual to join our Planning department as an
Economic Analyst-Load Forecast and Market Analysis. This position reports to
the Manager, Load Forecasting and Market Analysis, assist in preparing macro and
micro forecasts of demand and energy usage for all areas and pricing zones
served by ITC Holdings. The following are the primary duties of this job, but
are not intended to represent all of the duties:
- Assist in the development of
the short range forecasts as used by ITC Holdings for forward looking
Attachment O as well as for operation planning.
- Assist in the development of
the long range forecasts used in planning reliability studies and
production cost modeling simulations for each service area on a macro and
micro basis, e.g. Southern Oakland County, Michigan.
- Maintain data bases used for
each of the several forecasts.
- Perform special analyses to
support legal and regulatory filings and other litigation.
- Make key presentations to
Senior Management, key stakeholders and regulatory body staffs, Federal
and State, in support of the forecasts.
- Interact with key consultants
in verifying the setup and validity of the forecasting methodology.
- Investigate issues having
significant impacts on the economic valuation of transmission expansions,
e.g. models used, LMP pricing, etc.
- Other projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- B.A./B.S.
Economics or Business Administration with quantitative concentration on
Mathematics. B.A/B.S Economics is preferred.
- Strong performance in
additional coursework related to mathematical modeling, corporate finance,
business cycles and forecasting is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience is
highly preferred. Academic or on-the-job project work in application of
statistical methods to the estimation of economic models and testing of
economic hypotheses including use of analytical statistical testing to
determine model reliability is preferred.
- Computer skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office
analytical tools
- Proficient in internet usage
- Programming experience is a
plus
- Accessing and using computer
information systems with large volumes of data is a plus
- Ability to learn use of
proprietary software used for market analysis, forecasting and
statistical analysis
- Personal skills:
- Strong analytic and reasoning
skills
- Ability to progress on
multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively
under pressure for project completion
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills
- Ability to work effectively
with minimal supervision
ITC offers
excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition
reimbursement, pension plan, and more. ITC is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Please visit our website at www.itctransco.com
for more information.
You must
reference job number EA-UME in the subject line of all correspondence. Resumes,
cover letters, and salary requirements can be submitted through employment@itctransco.com or to the
address below.
ITC
Human Resources EA-UMS
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