Statistician

Nielsen

Statistician (Measurement Science Executive)
Macquarie Park

Ever wondered...
What the 500 million Facebook users are talking about?
What consumers think, subconsciously, about a new product?
How many people tuned into The Block last night and what they thought?

Do you want to work for a company?
That is trusted by industry leaders?
Where your ideas are encouraged and rewarded?
That develops their people and takes them places?

So many questions...Nielsen has the answers.

Measurement Science (MSci) is at the core of Nielsen's market research methodologies. Our associates are highly talented and capable professionals. We are client-focused and deliver quality and cutting edge methods to enable Nielsen's clients to gain valuable insights about their products.

The Senior Measurement Science Executive supports the Consumer Panel Services (CPS) product through methodology enhancements and new service roll-outs, and is responsible for leading analyses to resolve specific client concerns. This position serves as liaison between commercial team, product leadership, statistical operations, and measurement science teams with regards to client concerns and questions related to the Australian and New Zealand Consumer Panels. This is a full time, permanent position located in our Macquarie Park office.

Main responsibilities include:

Use of statistical methodologies to analyse data and turn numbers into stories our clients can understand and respond to

Manage client queries from initial inquiry to final communication back to commercial

Facilitate cross-team 2-way communication, e.g. passing client requirements from commercial team into Measurement Science and Statistical Operations, and providing Measurement Science workflow update to commercial team.

Compile and deliver documentation such as power point slides for methodology questions and/or frequently asked questions

Provide specific MSci training to new client service team members

Consult with internal and external clients and help provide expert technical consultation to solve complex MSci-related issues

Ensure MSci services are delivered to the highest quality standards

A governing body to ensure accurate methodology & practice within the organisation

Ongoing monitoring of key performance indicators across all services

Supporting MSci business needs, participating in team projects and staff meetings

Candidates should have a combination of experience and skills including:

2+ years of market research or analytical experience

Working knowledge of sampling theory and projection, preferably with a tertiary degree in statistics, mathematics or related field

Strong project management and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Strong statistical and logic skills with exceptional aptitude for data analysis

Accuracy and attention to detail

Intermediate proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Knowledge of basic SAS a plus

Candidates must have full working rights for Australia.

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV through our careers portal no later than Friday 03 October 2014. https://nielsen.aqayo.com/apply/288a572-13/Senior_Measurement_Science_Executive_Statistician_