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Research Statistician Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

As a Research Statistician Developer you will: * Design, develop, and maintain software for new and existing JMP products, with a focus on statistical modeling and other core statistical applications.

U.S. Census Bureau

Research Survey Statistician

Suitland, MD · On-site +1

$169K - $197K/yr

Summary This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for a Research Survey Statistician position in the Associate Director for Research and Methodology Directorate located at the ...

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How much do research statistician jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for research statistician in the United States is $86,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Research Statistician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Research Statistician, you need a strong background in mathematics, statistical theory, and data analysis, usually demonstrated by an advanced degree in statistics or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, and experience with data management systems is commonly required, and certifications such as SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret results and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are essential for designing robust studies, ensuring data integrity, and providing valuable insights to drive decision-making.

What are some typical challenges a Research Statistician may encounter in their role?

Research Statisticians often face challenges such as managing large and complex datasets, dealing with incomplete or inconsistent data, and selecting the most appropriate statistical methods for varied research questions. They must also communicate complex results clearly to non-technical stakeholders, which requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills. Collaboration with researchers, subject matter experts, and data managers is common, making the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams crucial. Overcoming these challenges is key to ensuring the accuracy and relevance of research findings that inform organizational or scientific decisions.

What does a Research Statistician do?

A Research Statistician collects, analyzes, and interprets data to support research projects across various fields such as healthcare, economics, and social sciences. They design experiments, develop statistical models, and use software like R, SAS, or Python to draw meaningful insights. Their work helps organizations make data-driven decisions, validate hypotheses, and improve methodologies. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Research Statistician job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% As Needed, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,921 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Research Statistician

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Syracuse, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Please note: There is no pay associated with this position.
This position serves as a Without Compensation Research Statistician within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/11/2026.
Individual Occupational Requirement:
Basic Requirements:
Degree: that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing.
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Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work is predominantly sedentary.
Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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