{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2d76d3da24c3a5ef8a0bbdc4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d76d3da24c3a5ef8a0bbdc4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d76d3da24c3a5ef8a0bbdc4","title":"Senior Research Statistician","description":"About Pivot Path SolutionsPivot Path Solutions, LLC is an enterprise IT and business solutions firm based in the National Capital Region. We support Department of Defense, federal civilian, and Intelligence Community customers with mission-focused technology, financial management, data, cybersecurity, and program operations expertise. Pivot Path is an SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business and holds an active Top Secret Facility Clearance.Position SummaryPivot Path Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Research Statistician to support advanced statistical and data science research for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS). This position will support the modernization of official agricultural statistics through innovative statistical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the integration of survey and non-survey data.The Senior Research Statistician will lead day-to-day research activities and develop production-ready statistical methodologies, software, documentation, and research products for operational use by NASS.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop statistical methodologies supporting NASS agricultural survey and census programsDevelop Bayesian and small-area estimation modelsAnalyze and model agricultural survey and non-survey dataIntegrate survey, administrative, remotely sensed, economic, weather, soil, and geospatial dataDevelop machine learning methods for anomaly detection, classification, and adaptive survey designApply AI-assisted geospatial harmonization techniquesUse large language models to improve metadata extraction, documentation, and research workflow efficiencyPerform record linkage and entity-resolution researchDevelop capture-recapture and calibration algorithms to adjust record-level weights and assess uncertainty against established population benchmarksCreate reproducible, version-controlled research pipelinesEvaluate state-level estimates for conservation data productsApply statistical disclosure-limitation methods to protect the privacy and confidentiality of farmers’ data before publicationParticipate in monthly meetings with the Government and quarterly technical reviewsPrepare quarterly progress reports, annual research reports, and publication-quality technical papersDevelop production-ready software, technical documentation, and knowledge-transfer materialsMinimum QualificationsPh.D. in Statistics or a closely related quantitative fieldAt least 10 years of professional research experience conducting recognized statistical or data science research with direct application to agricultureDemonstrated expertise in:Bayesian statisticsSmall-area estimationSurvey methodologyMachine learning and artificial intelligenceGeospatial data integrationRecord linkage and entity resolutionLarge language modelsAdaptive survey designReproducible research methodsExtensive experience working with agricultural survey and non-survey dataStrong record of publications involving the analysis of agricultural dataAbility to develop research methodologies and software suitable for operational implementationStrong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skillsWork Location and ScheduleThe primary place of performance is USDA/NASS Headquarters in Washington, DC 20050. Telework is limited and may be performed only when authorized in writing by the Government. Equal Employment OpportunityPivot Path Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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