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Information about the position

Job Number:	6172
Job Title:	Statistician
Date Posted:	2/5/2010

Job Description:

Use your statistical modeling expertise to support the Marketing Modeling Team of this North Chicago employer. This candidate will be responsible for data processing and modeling support of the Market Science and Value Added Analysis group. Strong preference in having a candidate that will have experience in a marketing, economics or a related field and with solid hands-on knowledge of linear and non-linear regression modeling. Responsibilities • Develop and refine marketing mix optimization models that determines the optimal allocation of budget across marketing programs. • Construct statistical and econometric models that describe market dynamics, uncover the explanatory variables that drive the success of marketing programs, relate marketing actions and environmental factors to customer behavior, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing activity. • Major plus if individual has experience with simulation models used for uncovering competitive dynamics. Determine impact of new product, channel and service offerings, determining the effectiveness of marketing programs on consumer and agent behavior.

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Required Skills:

• 2+ years of experience working with mixed models, classification and segmentation modeling, as well as some knowledge of optimization theory and algorithms is a definite plus. • 2+ years working with SAS and a working knowledge of VBA. Oracle and SQL is also very desirable. • Emphasis on quantitative analysis, econometric methods, multivariate statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear mathematical programming, stochastic programming and simulation – Highly Desired. • Excellent time and project management skills to work on simultaneous projects, exercising solid judgment, making prudent business and technical decisions. • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline with at least 2 years of prior professional experience.

Desired Skills:

Duration:	6+ Months
Start Date:	2/22/10
Location:	North Chicago, IL
Travel:	n/a
Rate:	DOE

Information about the company

Company Name:	Smith Hanley Consulting Group
Contact Person:	Steven Palmer
Contact E-Mail Address:	spalmer@smithhanley.com
Company Web Site:	www.smithhanley-consulting.com
Phone Number #1:	281-676-2215
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Job Poster's Comments:

Please forward your updated resume to my attention. Reference the SAS Job code on the email Steven Palmer spalmer@smithhanley.com 281-676-2215