Survey Research Statistician Associate

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. 

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. 

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. 

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking an experienced survey sampling statistician with analytic skills to join its growing team in the within the Data Capture and Survey Sub capability (DCS). This sub capability plays a key role within Abt providing survey sample design, data science methods, statistical consulting, and advanced analytics to a broad range of government agencies, university researchers, foundations, and corporations. Much of their work is focused on public policy, evaluation, and data modernization in such areas as the environment, health policy, epidemiology, education, food safety, urban planning, political polling, and public opinion, both within the US and internationally.

The survey statistician leads and contributes to all aspects of projects with a survey data focus. This includes developing complex sampling designs for data collection, communicating the strength and weaknesses of various sampling strategies; power and sample size calculations; complex survey weighting; implementing appropriate analytic techniques for survey data; provides mentoring and guidance to more junior staff to help grow the expertise of DDS; and represents Abt at research and professional association conferences (e.g., the Joint Statistical Meetings, the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology, Total Survey Error Workshops, American Public Health Association, Transportation Research Board, and others).

This position is remote eligible with the ability to also work hybrid in one of Abt’s offices in Rockville, MD, Cambridge, MA, Durham, NC, or Atlanta, GA.

Core Responsibilities 

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