Job Description
NPD's Research Science Group works to ensure that NPD's market information is of the highest quality; in particular, that it is reliable, accurate, and complete. We design and monitor the systems that ensure quality outcomes through use of approaches such as:
Missing data imputation
Multi-level modeling
Selection bias modeling
Small area estimation
Automatic categorization of purchase records
Forecasting of future trends
The demographic balance of questionnaire responses via sampling
Post hoc adjustment (i.e., raking)
This position exists within the Methodology and Protocols team, a core function in Research Science that is responsible for developing and promoting best practices across the organization and industry.
Overall Responsibilities:
Use SAS, SPSS, SQL, R, and/or Excel to:
Design methodological enhancements to NPD processes
Carry out tests of alternative implementations of these enhancements
Conduct basic research that draws on existing NPD data to study different aspects of consumer reporting performance and POS data coverage
Apply multivariate and machine learning techniques to the above problems
Promote consistency in implementation of designed enhancements across different businesses Maintain relationships with Research Science client teams to understand what is working well with NPD methodology and what could be improved
Communicate results and procedures to internal clients
This position can be located in the Port Washington, NY or Chicago office.
Please apply here:
https://hire.jobvite.com/j?cj=oZb91fw4&s=MG
Qualifications
Advanced degree in statistics, preferably a PhD
Two-plus years' experience in:
Statistical programming in SAS, SPSS and/or R
Advanced statistical techniques (including those mentioned above)
Knowledge of SQL queries preferred (either SAS Proc SQL or another SQL implementation)
Excellent project management, time management, and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate ideas and analysis results effectively both verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work well on a team as well as independently
Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Additional Information
Teamwork
To be successful in this role you must work effectively with colleagues across the organization regardless of level or role. This position requires a positive, energetic "can-do" attitude and willingness to both ask for and generously give help to colleagues. It also requires a willingness to be flexible and comfortable with sometimes rapidly shifting priorities and demands.
