Job description
Nova Analytics LLC is seeking a Senior Statistician to join our Boston team. You will design and execute advanced statistical analyses, develop predictive models, and translate complex results into clear, actionable insights for clients and internal partners.
As a pivotal member of our analytics group, you will collaborate with product, data engineering, and research teams to frame questions, select methodologies, and ensure rigorous statistical standards across projects.
We value curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible analytics that drive real-world outcomes.
Responsibility
- Lead statistical analyses on diverse datasets using regression, time-series, survival, generalized linear models, mixed effects, and Bayesian methods.
- Develop and validate predictive models; quantify uncertainty and communicate practical implications for decision-makers.
- Collaborate with data engineers to source data, define variables, and ensure data quality and reproducibility.
- Translate complex findings into clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
- Perform rigorous model evaluation, diagnostics, cross-validation, and robustness checks; document methodologies.
- Mentor junior statisticians and analysts; promote best practices in reproducible research and code quality.
- Present findings to clients and internal teams, respond to questions, and propose additional analyses as needed.
Qualification
- Master's in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on statistical analysis in industry or consulting; clear client-facing experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in R and/or Python for statistical work; strong SQL skills; experience with SAS or Stata is a plus.
- Experience with experimental design, power analysis, and handling complex survey/observational data.
- Solid knowledge of Bayesian methods, ML basics, and data visualization (ggplot2, seaborn, Tableau/Power BI).
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering actionable insights and high-quality reports.