Description
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Independence
- Achievement
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Working with Computers
- Processing Information
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Data mining software
Abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
- Written Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
Skills
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Fellow in the Casualty Actuarial SocietyCertifying Organization
Casualty Actuarial Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Associate in the Casualty Actuarial SocietyCertifying Organization
Casualty Actuarial Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Biometrics ProfessionalCertifying Organization
IEEE Computer Society
Type
Core
Certificate name
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System V1.x Administrator SpecialtyCertifying Organization
IBM Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $64,937 |
| Median (50%) | $107,076 |
| High (90%) | $184,641 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $82,553 |
| Mid Level | $106,853 |
| Senior Level | $127,257 |
| Expert Level | $191,321 |
Employability
There are currently 32,400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 36,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 12%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 12%
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