User:Wryrecruit1/BlogEntry: 2008 April 22 11:30:56 EDT
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Williams, Roberts, Young Inc, Full time permanent position in Winston Salem, NC, Contact Eddie Perez at 336-777-1938 or 1-800-632-0360.
Requirements: Undergraduate Degree (preferably a Masters) in Statistics.
Description: One of the nations's largest property and casualty insurance companies has an immediate need for a Sr. Product Development Analyst. Conducts data mining, data analysis, mathematical and statistical modeling and business modeling. The analyst provides project management for analytic and development teams on analysis projects and software development projects. The analyst provides feasibility assessments, systems analysis, and functional specifications for analytic systems and business support for Product Development management. This position mentors less experienced personnel. -Performs data mining and data analysis to support Product Development management decision-making. -Develops mathematical, statistical and business models that enhance understanding of current business processes and identify new opportunities. -Provides analytic leadership and project management on major analysis and software development projects. -Provides feasibility assessments, systems analysis and functional specifications for analytic systems for Product Development management. -Coordinates the activities of other analysts in the design development and implementation of system specifications. -Reviews, evaluates, and recommends Product Development initiatives including vendor proposals. -Serves as an analytic consultant to Product Development management and other business units. -Provides business support through preparation and presentation of data to Product Development management.
Qualifications: Qualifications Required: -Expert in SAS for Unix, PC and mainframe environments. -Proficient in data mining and data analysis. -Proficient in advanced statistical techniques used in Product Development including Regression, ANOVA, Min Bias, Generalized Linear Models and -Logistic Regression and experience in applying them to Product Development problems. -Expert analytical skills for determination of problem, examination of options, and deciding the most appropriate course of action. -Expert in use of software for data processing and manipulation to support analytics. -Proficient in the use of presentation software including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint to generate system and end user statistical reports. -Proficient in project management methodologies. -Knowledge of the latest statistical and related software developments. -Demonstrated leadership ability/ supervisor experience. -At least a Bachelor's degree in a numerate discipline with a statistical component (Master's degree desired). Qualifications Desired: -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This includes the ability to provide clear explanations of problems and resolution conclusions -Promotes a team environment where information is readily shared. -Excellent customer service skills -Ability to train end-users and less experienced personnel. -Excellent written and oral communications skills, especially in preparing and presenting results and recommendations -Able to present technical concepts in non-technical user-friendly understandable language. Company is open to relocation.
