Senior Data Analyst - Spot Media Trends and Analysis!

To apply for this role, please visit us directly at: http://www.comscorecareers.com/JobSearch/JobCenterViewCndt.asp?JobAd_Id=926209  If you have the ability to dissect large portions of data, and make sense of it all, if you can be a leader by demonstrating your work ethic and ability to convey new ideas, and if you want to change the landscape of how Internet behavior is collected, then we have room for you at comScore.  comScore is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to be a contributing member of our Custom Analytics Media team, at our Reston, VA headquarters.  Senior Data Analyst, Media Solutions – Custom Analytics Location: Reston, VA What it is:Senior Analyst role for proficient and dedicated person with experience in analysis of consumer data and/or large data sets with a focus on creation and automation of statistical models.  Analysts will extract, manipulate, and analyze data in order to provide reports and findings for various custom projects. How you fit into the company structure: Support the Sales and Client Service teams by producing high-end ad-hoc analyses to support sales initiatives, within SQL Server and Excel. Extract, transform and analyze data from corporate warehouse, then generate final reports and key findings. Provide guidance to team members and concurrently manage multiple projects at different stages of the project life cycle. Will be required to interact directly with internal and external clients. Implement efficient and repeatable processes for producing ad-hoc analyses. Will have a good understanding of the market, methodology, and technology that make up each of the products in the product suite. Recognize data issues and work efficiently with other internal departments to get problems resolved and implement future safeguards. Skills that we’ll need you to have include:·  SQL Server experience plus proficiency with numbers/statistics is a must. Strong analytic skills that include analysis design and execution. Knowledge of relational databases and methods for efficiently retrieving data from them. Experience in data analysis and problem solving with large amounts of data Must be able to maintain a “Big Picture” perspective. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative subject such as Statistics, Engineering, Economics, etc. At least 2 years professional experience Ability to autonomously manage simultaneous projects. Experience with panel data and/or Internet behavior data a plus. Adaptable person who can deal with a fast pace business environment. General knowledge of how the Internet works. Must be a self-starter with strong team building skills Experience in leading or managing a project team is preferred. comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore analysts apply this deep knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by nearly 900 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestlé, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Verizon, ViaMichelin, Merck and Expedia. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.