In the Air Force:
Chemist/Nuclear Chemist; Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Bomber; Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, General; Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, RPA; Chemist/Nuclear Chemist, Trainer; Maintenance Management Analysis Craftsman; Operations Research Analyst; Operations Research Analyst, Bomber; Operations Research Analyst, General; Operations Research Analyst, Special Operations; Operations Research Analyst, Trainer
In the Army:
Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician; Operations Research/Systems Analysis; Research and Engineering; Test and Evaluation; Trained Operations Research/System Analysis (ORSA)
In the Marine Corps:
AIRSpeed Officer; Aviation Data Analyst; Defense Systems Analyst; Modeling and Simulation Officer; Operations Analyst; Operations Research Specialist
In the Navy:
Aviation Maintenance Management Engineer; CWO - Oceanography Warrant Officer; Maintenance and Material Management Data Analyst; Management Analysis and Control Officer; Mathematics Research Officer; Ocean Systems Watch Officer; Operations Analyst; RL - Special Duty Officer (Oceanography); Statistical Data Analyst
Whether they’re revolutionizing baseball, winning big on Wall Street, or predicting healthcare trends, statisticians know how to turn data into useful information and tools. Statisticians design surveys and experiments to collect data and create models and algorithms that turn numbers into understandable concepts, identifiable trends and patterns, or conclusions. Startups looking to expand quickly, and well-established businesses alike need the help of statisticians to make decisions. Though they work in many fields, there are some common statistician specializations: Government statisticians monitor wages, the unemployment rate, and other important socioeconomic indicators. They analyze data and shed light on trends in the economy, the environment, pollution, and many other national and global arenas. Biostatisticians predominantly work in the healthcare industry. They may design drug studies or study how diseases spread. Clinical data managers collect data from medical research projects, analyze it for trends, and ensure that it’s kept secure and reported accurately. Corporate research and development also employs many statisticians. They may design experiments and analyze experimental data for product testing or to help inform marketing strategies for consumer goods. Most statisticians need at least a master’s degree in statistics, math, or a related field, although some entry-level jobs are available for those with a bachelor’s degree.
What they do:
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
On the job, you would:
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Basic Skills
using math to solve problems
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
C++
R
master's degree or doctoral degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the Coast Guard:
Operations Research and Data Analytics
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