Director of the Mathematical Statistics Research Center at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Company: The International Society for Bayesian Analysis
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Director of the Mathematical Statistics Research Center at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
BLS publishes gold-standard data on labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. These data are used by the U.S. Congress and state legislators to make policy decisions, by businesses to decide on new site locations and wages, and by millions of citizens for critical career and financial decisions.
The Office of Survey Methods Research within BLS conducts research to develop behavioral and statistical methods to improve BLS surveys. Our work culture emphasizes the importance of our mission to publish high-quality statistics for the American public while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Role and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of researchers in devising novel statistical methodologies.
  
• Develop and lead a research agenda in mathematical statistics to enhance BLS data collection and analysis.
  
• Present research findings at conferences and collaborate with government and academic researchers.
  
• Serve as an expert methodologist, consulting on statistical methodologies to improve data quality and estimation processes.
  
  Research Focus and Expertise
  Our researchers specialize in survey design and data analysis, including nonparametric estimation, machine learning, and Bayesian hierarchical modeling. Our methods aim to provide unbiased population inferences and accurate uncertainty quantification, considering dependencies from survey design, time, and spatial factors. We are also exploring privacy-preserving data dissemination techniques.
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