Statistician

About This Role

This computational and statistical role involves interpreting complex historical datasets and developing robust models within the field of radiation protection. The statistician will communicate findings to high-level stakeholders and manage client expectations with clarity and professionalism. This role is remote and requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assess, clean, and analyze historical datasets to identify trends, biases, and exposure patterns
• Analyze left-censored data
• Translate statistical methods into actionable, organized reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Design and implement data mining strategies to extract meaningful information from fragmented or inconsistent historical records
• Provide statistical support to a team of Health Physicists, ensuring that dose reconstruction models are statistically sound and defensible

Requirements

• Master ’s in Statistics or Biostatistics, with a strong foundation in data analysis and mathematical statistics (A Bachelor ’s degree may be considered with exceptional professional experience)
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a dedicated statistical or data science role, preferably within a consulting or regulated environment
• Advanced programming skills in R (required) or Python
• Proven ability to apply statistical theory to "real-world" data that may not fit standard textbook models
• Demonstrated ability to remain organized, proactive, and articulate when balancing client requests and project timelines
• Ability to obtain a D.O.E. credential (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Ability to pass a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Health Physics, environmental monitoring, or radiobiology
• Prior experience working with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) records systems or similar federal regulatory frameworks (AEC, ERDA)
• Understanding of internal and external radiation exposure monitoring techniques

Benefits

• Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k)
• Professional development/advancement opportunities

About the Company

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. NV5 has been supporting thousands of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation-related projects since 1994.