Senior Statistician

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Job Number: R0197377

Statistician, Senior
Key Role:

Conduct and apply health science expertise to science and technology client challenges. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for actions and decisions. Mentor or supervise employees in both firm and technical competencies. Provide consulting services focused on supporting the analytical planning and execution of health and healthcare data for government agencies. Maintain responsibility for analysis design and statistical programming in SAS, Python, or R, code optimization and efficiency, quality control via appropriate application of statistical theory, modeling, including parametric and non-parametric for interpretation of results, and objective development for descriptive statistics to refine hypothesis. Assist with monitoring and assessing data integrity and accuracy using commonly accepted reliability and validity assurance practices appropriate for… quantitative and qualitative data.

Basic Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience with advanced statistical analyses of Medicare claims data and Medicare Part D claims or prescription drug event data
• 10+ years of experience with payment error rate calculations, such as prescription drugs
• 10+ years of experience with SAS, R, or Python
• 5+ years of experience with developing sampling strategies to overcome challenges, including cost limitations, and unique populations with small sample sizes
• Experience being responsible for developing a statistical methodology using federal healthcare data by employing advanced statistical methods
• Experience with sample size or power analysis calculations in the context of surveys and large database studies
• Experience with resampling methods, such as Permutation tests, Bootstrapping or Monte Carlo Estimation, Cross Validation, or Random Portfolios
• Experience working with large datasets and increasing the efficiency of code or script
• Experience mentoring team members and leading analytic teams
• Master’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics

Additional Qualifications:
• Experience working in team environments where not all members are professionally trained in statistical and quantitative method
• Experience delivering written and verbal communications of technical information
• Experience with program documentation and code commenting
• Experience with employing advanced statistical methods as demonstrated by track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, or related field

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Grow With Us

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A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

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Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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