Statistician

Career Opportunities:
Statistician (20198)

Requisition
20198
-Posted
09/03/2026

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Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Statistician
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Job Specialty: Mathematics

• Performs statistical data analysis requiring sound understanding of statistics.
• Develops/uses statistical analysis methods to help operating groups improve processes and to help managing groups identify targets for improvement or make data-based decisions.
• Interfaces with technical and operations personnel to evaluate operational methods, systems, processes, and new process development activities.
• Provides statistical methods to assess the proformance of operations and to make recommendations on operational changes to improve performance and reduce variability.
• Plans, schedules and conducts statistical analysis requiring standard or novel, applications of statistical principles and theory.
• Advises managers on the significance of trends and other matters related to making operational decisions.
• Prepares written summaries of technical reports and process reports.
• Makes oral presentations on reults of work.
• Interfaces with technical staff or management from customer sites to review the significance of joint projects and plans.
• May serve as a lead in recommending approaches for sampling, in evaluating the significance of collected data for decision-making, in suggesting considerations for system modeling, and in designing experiments to incorporate new technology.
• Often provides guidance to less experienced technical support employees.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/mathematics discipline with 2 years relevant experience. Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a PhD in an engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript.
  
  Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
• Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics or a related field plus five years experience.
• OR Master's degree in Statistics or a related field plus two years experience.
• Preferred experience gained through statistical analysis of manufacturing methods, systems, and processes.

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

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