SPSS Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of predictive analytics software and solutions. Founded in 1968, today SPSS has more than 250,000 customers worldwide, served by more than 1,200 employees in 60 countries.  SPSS has become a leader in predictive analytics technologies through a combination of commitment to innovation and dedication to customers. You will find SPSS customers in virtually every industry, including telecommunications, banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, higher education, government, and market research.

 

SPSS Ireland are looking to employ a Services Consultant to join it’s exciting Services team.  We are involved in consultancy projects in a variety of industries including financial services, telecommunications, utilities, government bodies, etc.  The role will involve the consultant implementing a complete end to end solution utilising their data analysis skills.

 

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Consulting requirements:
  • Understanding and experience of data analysis and manipulation techniques on Client data
  • Understanding and experience of the application of statistical models on Client data
  • Ability to create and interpret statistical models
  • Ability to translate statistical models for non-technical audience
  • Experience in report writing and presentation of results to Management audiences
• Training: Candidate would be required to conduct training courses in the full range of the SPSS analytical suite of software, survey methodology and statistical analysis.
• Sales Engineering: Presales support regarding product demonstrations, solution design and presentation. 

  Creation of new product ideas.

• Technical Support: Provision of SPSS Technical Support
• Other Duties:   Provide technical, product and Statistical support for colleagues

 

 Qualifications:

Degree in Statistics/Mathematics or other highly numerate degree.

Masters preferable.

Experience in statistical analysis\predictive analytics

 

Salary: neg.

  

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 1 – 2 years experience in a research/analytical role using SPSS software or equivalent analysis tool

• Experience with a data mining tool e.g. Clementine, SAS Enterprise Miner,  R etc. an advantage

• Experience in training/teaching/giving presentations is an advantage
• Must be computer literate
• Experience in project co-ordination and planning, and the
  ability to handle a number of projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent inter-personal, organisational and time-management skills
• Enthusiastic, hard-working and willing to learn.

 

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