Looking for an entry level job or internship in statistics? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.
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Some of the things you may do in a typical day include:
You need a bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, or a related field in order to get a job in statistics; if you want to work in academia or research, you’ll need an advanced degree.
Top employers for statisticians include state and federal government (often under the title Mathematical Statistician at the federal level), higher education institutions, as well as scientific research, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies.
Project Analyst (Upstream) Independent Project Analysis Ashburn, VA | View |
Researcher- Education Statistics American Institutes for Research Arlington, VA | View |
Data Scientist/Statistician I Graham Staffing Washington, DC | View |
Statistician ACI Federal Bethesda, MD | View |
Bioinformatics Analyst I Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research Rockville, MD | View |
Intelligence Analyst, IA-2 BAE Systems Vienna, VA | View |
MBS Trader Perseus Operating Group Chevy Chase, MD | View |
Data Scientist/Statistician II Graham Staffing Washington, DC | View |
Assistant Analyst - Multiple Positions Congressional Budget Office Washington, DC | View |
Statistician - Hybrid/Remote Power3 Washington, DC | View |
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