Sr. Statistician

Career opportunities, bonus pay eligibility and world-class benefits are what AmeriCredit Corp. offers its team members. Established in 1992, AmeriCredit is a leader in the auto finance industry. With more than 1 million customers and 4000 team members across the country and in Canada, AmeriCredit will continue to lead the industry for years to come. At AmeriCredit we value integrity and represent an incomparable business culture that continuously allows our business to thrive. Join the AmeriCredit team and become part of our success!

The Sr Statistician plays a key role in enhancing portfolio and account management servicing strategies through the development of data driven business solutions. This position focuses on creating improvement in loan servicing through the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of portfolio data. The Sr Statistician applies advanced quantitative and analytical skills to improve decisions and processes through data analysis, model development and strategy testing.


Job Duties:
-Consult with business groups to understand the business opportunity and determine if quantitative analysis and modeling is needed
-Develop written project plans and set expectations
-Conduct data mining and data analysis
-Develop statistical models and perform statistical analysis
-Assist in the development and validation of rule-based predictive models for strategic and operations planning.
-Monitor and validate model performance and update models as needed
-Present and communicate results of modeling efforts in a manner consistent with the target audience
-Maintain and develop various databases, technical models and reports required to support research, data gathering, and analytic responsibilities
-Lead the design, development and deployment of systematic improvements across the organization
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
-Demonstrated understanding and experience with relational datasets, data warehouses, data mining and data analysis techniques
-Advanced knowledge of principles, standards, practices and techniques relating to statistical modeling, analysis, interpretation and communication.
-Advanced knowledge of advanced applied statistical methodologies including least squares regression, logistic regression, sampling methodologies, time series, survival analysis, cluster analysis, categorical data analysis, survival analysis, decision trees, multivariate methodologies, non-parametric techniques, and principal components
-Advanced knowledge of experimental design and measurement

Skills:
-Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
-Effective public speaking and presentation skills
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with internal customers across multiple departments
-Organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks/deadlines
-Flexible work style with the ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
-Strong quantitative, analytical and data mining skills
-Ability to learn internal functionality and operation of technical systems sufficient to effectively perform job duties
-Ability to work independently with minimum instruction or supervision, under pressure in a multi-tasking environment
-Ability to identify and understand business issues and map these issues into quantitative questions
-Self-motivated to prioritize work on multiple complex assignments with ongoing deadlines.
-Efficient modeling skills with very large datasets
-Proficiency in econometric or statistical experimental design
-Ability to design and implement model documentation and monitoring protocols.
-Extensive project management skills, demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and leadership skills
-Ability to initiate and lead complex projects
-Able to work with minimal supervision
-Good MS Word and MS PowerPoint skills
-Advanced MS Excel spreadsheet skills
-Advanced SAS software skills including basic data functions, macros and SQL

Experience:
-Graduate degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Operations Research or similar quantitative field and 5+ years of years of related work experience OR undergraduate degree in previous areas with 10+ years of modeling experience and strong SAS skills


AmeriCredit does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, and disability, age or veteran status. Employment consideration necessitates that you meet all minimum qualifications required for the position for which you are applying.