Statistician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Statistician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Liaising with departments to obtain data, including production figures and costs, sales figures, as well as product supply and demand data.
  • Instructing departments on data submission requirements, including frequency and format.
  • Creating and maintaining databases using statistical software programs, such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata.
  • Ensuring data integrity by performing rigorous cleaning, error checking, and validation.
  • Analyzing data using statistical techniques, formulas, and calculations.
  • Performing statistical tests to determine the reliability and soundness of results.
  • Contributing to strategic planning by identifying industry trends and preparing forecasts.
  • Describing, interpreting, and summarizing conclusions.
  • Presenting statistical findings to management in reports that include executive summaries, charts, tables, and graphs.
  • Documenting processes and keeping informed of technological advancements in the field of statistical analysis.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Statistician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Statistician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.