Survey Statistician Intern

D3: Designs, Data, Decisions • McLean, VA

2d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Job Function: Work with Data Science, Statistics, and Methodology team on a wide range of issues related to sampling, survey methodology, and statistical analysis. Assist in the design, consultation, analysis, and development to D3’s research projects, staff, and processes.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of scientific sampling methodology, such as complex multistage sampling design, error estimation, and weighting.
• Basic knowledge of inferential statistics, such as parametric and nonparametric hypothesis testing, regression, and multivariate techniques.
• Basic proficiency with R and at least one additional statistical program (such as Python, SAS, STATA, and/or SPSS).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrating the ability to work independently with data, concisely summarize findings, and present them effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• In pursuit of Master’s Degree in Statistics (or related field).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics (or related field).
• Ability to pass a U.S. Government background investigation.
• General office tasks including filing and using a computer in an indoor office setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and researching shapefiles for other countries

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Data Science, Statistics, and Methodology team in its core functions of providing statistical consulting and technical problem solving to D3 research teams, vendors, and clients.
• Assist in the development of research designs, survey methodology, and reporting including:
• Sample frames
• Power analysis and sample size calculation
• Sampling techniques
• Data collection methodologies and modes
• Experimental designs for rare populations, small area estimation, and GIS
• Total Survey Error categorization and estimation
• Variance estimation and design effects
• Complex survey weighting
• Research complex statistical and methodological problems to meet the challenges of designing appropriate research designs and analyses for data-poor environments.
• Implement D3’s statistical analysis and reporting practices including inference from survey data, causal research, bivariate analysis, measurement and evaluation, and machine learning.
• Contribute to the development of the D3 research processes including data management, quality control, and reporting.
• Use D3’s internal suite of data science programs involving sampling, quality control, and analysis, while evaluating potential benefits of new software and tools
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• D3 offers all full-time employees comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance, dependent care, identity protection, flexible leave, 12 paid holidays, and occasional bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern