Senior Statistician

Capital One Needs Senior StatisticiansA world leader in the financial services industry, Capital One seeks leaders for our statistical practices. We are looking for graduate- and postgraduate-level specialists in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical data. We offer excellent pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement. At Capital One you will find a fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment that values collaborative and analytical excellence.



Job Description:

Responsibilities include some or all of the following:

Statistical Practice Development: Develop understanding of Capital One's broad statistical needs in order to design, develop, and deploy systematic improvements across the organization. * Project Delivery: Identify changes required in Capital One practices, define project scope, execute and evaluate projects, manage individuals effectively, champion new ideas, and influence senior leaders.* Team Leadership: Lead a team of statisticians in creating new models, tracking established models, and applying statistical thinking to new business domains.



WILL CONSIDER BOTH RICHMOND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA AS WORK LOCATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Required:

Ph.D. in statistics, economics, or biostatistics with 5+ years of applied experience * Accomplished user of classic statistical tools (for example, linear models, logistic regression, hypothesis testing, sampling)* SAS programming, solid on data step and several of the advanced statistical procedures, familiar with macros* Superior communications skills* Broad knowledge of the standard canon* Ability to create and lead complex projects



Preferred:

Ideal candidates for this position will also have excellent teaching skills and extensive experience in leading change in complex business environments.



BENEFITS * 3 weeks' vacation during the first full calendar year with Capital One.* Medical and dental expense coverage. There are also health care and dependent care spending accounts with a 50% match of the associate's contribution from Capital One, up to a maximum of $1,000 for both accounts. * Before-tax savings plan to which Capital One may contribute up to 9% of pay and in which the company contribution vests in just 2 years. * Insurance package including life and accidental death policies, dependent life insurance policies, plus short- and long-term managed income protection. * Educational Assistance Programs.



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No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We promote a drug-free work environment.