comScore, Inc., a global top 25 market research firm, is seeking a self driven, experienced analyst with experience working with various statistical and mathematical techniques in modeling the online world.

Job Title: Statistical Services Analyst

Location: Reston, VA

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Research and Methods

About the Job:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining statistical models that provide deep insights in understanding online audiences and advertising campaigns. You’ll have visibility that you will not get at other organizations, including working directly with our SVP, Research and Methods.

If you are the right candidate for this position, you’d be able to say the following about yourself:
• You have an excellent knowledge blend of mathematics, probability and statistics experience.
• You have strong understanding of probability distributions and know how to apply this knowledge in solving business problems.
• You have a strong background in modeling and experience working with large data sets.
• You understand how to analyze statistical data and tell a story about this data to internal and external parties. Of course, you have proven examples of this.
• You’ve got a confident, positive attitude and recognize the value of the other members on your team.

What You’ll Do in this Role:
• Work directly with our SVP Research and Methods to:
o Analyze information obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define operational problems
o Formulate mathematical or simulation models of these problems
o Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions
• Undertake the operational and technical aspects of processing information and data analysis in areas relevant to the work area (understanding audience and campaign measurement)
• Contribute to the development of processes, procedures, methodologies and systems relevant to the work area, including preparation of appropriate documentation
• Understand the requirements of internal and external clients and where applicable, liaise, communicate and provide assistance
• Apply knowledge and maintain awareness of issues for providing advice in areas of expertise
• Research conceptual and methodological issues and recommend/implement improvement based on research.

Skills that will help to make you successful:
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or other Quantitative Analytics required, masters strongly preferred
• Bachelors plus 2+ years of working in statistical modeling or statistical problem solving environment or masters and relevant modeling experience gained in university environment
• Strong understanding of statistical tools / model building and their application to solve business initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Programming experience in one or more of the following preferred- SAS,Matlab, R, or WinBugs. Deep enough skill to write queries extract data and pull together concise, detailed reports. Experience with SQL also a strong plus

comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. In an independent survey of 800 of the most influential publishers, advertising agencies and advertisers conducted by William Blair & Company in July 2008, comScore was rated the ‘most preferred online audience measurement service’ by 54% of respondents, a full 20 points ahead of its nearest competitor. comScore’s capabilities are based on a massive, global cross-section of approximately 2 million Internet users who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that gathers and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Using its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of digital behavior and attitudes, helping clients design more powerful marketing strategies that deliver superior ROI. With its recent acquisition of M:Metrics, comScore is also a leading source of data on mobile usage. comScore services are used by more than 1,100 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestlé, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, the University of Chicago, Verizon Services Group and ViaMichelin. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.