Senior Econometrician and Software Developer

About the position

The position involves working with a team of statisticians, econometricians, and programmers on all aspects of the design and use of Stata. Responsibilities include identifying statistical procedures that should be incorporated into Stata, implementing those procedures in Stata, Mata, or C, and writing technical documentation and manuals. The role also requires continual broadening and updating of knowledge on statistical theory and empirical practice, as well as communicating with users through various channels such as Statalist, international Stata conferences, blog posts, webinars, courses, and articles in the Stata Journal.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of statisticians, econometricians, and programmers on all aspects of the design and use of Stata
• Identifying statistical procedures that should be incorporated into Stata
• Implementing those procedures in Stata, Mata, or C
• Writing technical documentation and manuals
• Continually broadening and updating of knowledge on statistical theory and empirical practice
• Communicating with users via Statalist, international Stata conferences, blog posts, webinars, courses, and articles in the Stata Journal

Requirements

• Cover letter with application packet
• Knowledge of statistical theory and econometrics
• Experience in empirical practice
• Programming experience in Stata, Mata, C, or related programming languages
• Good communication skills, including the ability to write and speak fluently in English
• A PhD or equivalent knowledge and job experience in statistics, economics, or another science-related field

Benefits

• Group insurance (100% of the cost to cover the employee) including three medical plans, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off including two weeks of sick leave, 56 hours of personal leave, two weeks of vacation leave that increases with years worked, and nine paid holidays
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Health expense flexible spending account
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community for company-supported events
• 401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6% of gross salary
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for work/life matters
• Company-sponsored team-building and social events
• Casual dress code in a fun, family-friendly work environment