Junior R Statistical Programmer Jobs in Oxnard, CA

OverviewJob TitleStatistical Workflow EngineerClassificationFull TimeLocationFully Remote (with occasional visits to Santa Barbara office)Work HoursFlexible with start time between 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.TravelUp to 5% of timeBase Salary Range$52.00 - $68.00 per hour, equal to $108,160 to $141,440 annuallyBenefitsAbove-market performance-based bonusesEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)401k Plan with profit sharingMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid Time Off (Vacation & Sick) and HolidaysPosition SummaryRobert D. Niehaus, Inc (RDN) is a small, mission-driven economic consulting firm specializing in housing market and socioeconomic research for U.S. Government agencies.

Our team of economists and analysts produce high-impact studies that influence military compensation and housing programs.We are seeking a statistical workflow engineer to help us modernize our workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability across projects. This role is ideal for someone who understands statistical analysis but thrives on building tools and systems that empower others. You will work closely with our analysts, software developers, and program managers to identify bottlenecks, design and implement scalable solutions, and support a culture of reproducibility and automation using modern best practices (version control, modular code, documentation, CI/CD, etc.).

This position will report to RDN's Program Manager for the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Economic Studies programs.Key ResponsibilitiesWork with program managers and analysts to understand recurring workflows and identify opportunities for automation or optimization.Design, build, and maintain internal tools and systems that support data collection/wrangling, analysis/modeling, visualization, and report generation.Help migrate ad hoc workflows into structured, documented, and version-controlled pipelines (i.e., R/Python + SQL + GitHub + on-premise/cloud storage).Create templates, scripts, or packages that standardize common analysis/reporting tasks across projects.Provide technical guidance on version control, code organization, reproducibility, and environment management.Help ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data handling standards.Participate in strategic planning for modernizing our overall technical stack.Minimum RequirementsUS citizenshipCalifornia or Wisconsin ResidencyMust pass FBI fingerprint check and National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)Education and Relevant ExperienceEquivalent of a bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field (that may also be reflected through work or fellowships)3+ years' relevant experience, ideally in a research or consulting environmentApplied experience with the following:Data wrangling and statistical modeling in R and PythonDesigning or maintaining data science workflows/pipelinesSQL and database designGit/GitHub and standard software engineering methodologies (e.g. testing, design, information retrieval, algorithms, and data structures)One or more reproducible reporting tools (e.g., RMarkdown, LaTeX)One or more workflow automation tools (e.g., Make, Airflow)Excellent critical thinker and problem-solverStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communicationReliable and efficient workload managementWhat we also love to seeExperience with ArcGIS/QGIS and/or R/Python spatial packagesExperience building web applications or web-based servicesFamiliarity with AWS and server maintenanceFamiliarity with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, especially CMMCFamiliarity with datasets published by the Census Bureau, BLS, BEA, etc.About RDNLocated in sunny Santa Barbara, California, RDN is an economic consulting firm with a track record of excellence spanning more than 40 years. RDN's core services include housing market data collection and analysis, utility rate studies, surveys, and economic impact studies.

Our mission is to provide our clients with the information and guidance they need to advance their missions efficiently and sustainably. Our employee mission is to empower our employee owners to flourish as productive and impactful people. We adhere to the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, and we seek mutual respect, trust, honesty, loyalty, and mentorship.

We value integrity, customer service, excellence, teamwork, innovation, and impact. We enjoy a casual office environment with flexible hours and abundant professional development opportunities. Personal and professional growth is rewarded with greater responsibility and benefits.J-18808-Ljbffr