Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Economist - NEMA

Department: Business Information Services
Reports To: Director Statistical Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

The Economist serves as the primary staff member responsible for all aspects of a select group of market data reports from survey design, data collection and verification to final report preparation and communication with survey participants. The incumbent will work with a proprietary data collection and processing software system as well as Microsoft Access and Excel programs. This is a unique career opportunity with great potential for someone who has creative and quantitative skills.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serve as primary member contact for managed statistical programs

· Contact members regarding anomalous data

· Make estimation decisions with respect to participant data

· Compile summary reports and review final versions for publication

· Monitor participation on all current/ “open” reports

· Monitor timeliness and accuracy measures to ensure adherence to department goals

· Be available for cross-team summary check

· Work with statistical committees or other entities involved in determining scope and direction of statistical programs

· Contact NEMA members (both new and existing) that belong to sections with relevant statistical programs but don’t participate

· Work with industry managers (or other relevant staff) to review/assess statistical programs and enlist their aid in recruitment, program development, and section-level approval

· Other duties as assigned


ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Quantitative orientation

· Computer literacy and working knowledge of database and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Access and Excel a plus)


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· BA/BS in economics/statistics or a related field

· 2+ years professional experience


NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including 11 paid holidays, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. We are conveniently located near the Rosslyn Metro station. Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=9169061 or by fax to (703) 841-3372.