Skill
Statistics
Data Science, Analytics and AI/ML
Statistics is the mathematical discipline concerned with collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data, encompassing methods like hypothesis testing, regression, and probability theory. It underpins fields such as data science, economics, medicine, and social science research by helping practitioners draw reliable conclusions from samples and quantify uncertainty. Professionals use statistical training to design experiments, build predictive models, and inform data-driven decisions.
Statistics in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 36
- Employers
- 28
- Median pay
- $212,000
- Disclose pay
- 78%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 28 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Statistics (36)
Operations Research Analyst
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Arlington, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal position develops and presents analytical findings to inform policy and risk decisions across government agencies. It suits someone with strong quantitative skills who can translate complex data analysis into clear communications for senior officials and stakeholders.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Instructor / Assistant Professor
U.S. Military Academy
Full-time · West Point, NY · $94,848 – $122,942
This role teaches undergraduate statistics and mathematical sciences courses at West Point's military academy, with responsibilities including course instruction, research advising, and mentoring cadets. It suits someone with advanced training in statistics or a related quantitative field who wants to shape future military leaders through both classroom and personal development.
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Data Science Lead
Opus Clip
Mountain View, CA · $230,000 – $300,000
OpusClip seeks a technical leader to build and manage a small data team, balancing hands-on analytics work with team development as the company scales its AI video platform. The role combines strategic data initiatives with direct involvement in the hardest problems, supporting product, growth, and AI improvements across a fast-growing creator platform.
Listed on Opus Clip’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Assistant Director - Data Scientist
Moody's Corporation
Full-time · King Of Prussia, PA · $132,600 – $192,300
Moody's is hiring a quantitative modeler to innovate credit analytics and predictive modeling approaches for their global Credit Center of Excellence. The role suits someone with strong statistical and machine learning foundations who can translate complex models into clear insights for business partners and senior leaders.
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Director, Data Science
Known
New York, NY · $140,000 – $170,000 · Remote
Lead a data science team at a firm where analytics expertise meets creative strategy, managing client engagements in marketing analytics and AI while mentoring analysts and driving new business. This role suits experienced data scientists who want to grow into leadership, bridge technical and strategic thinking, and work in a collaborative environment that values both rigor and innovation.
Listed on Known’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Data Scientist (Insurance Tech)
Plug n Play Portfolio
New York, NY · $250,000
Staff Data Scientist role leading analytics initiatives for an insurance-tech company focused on workers' compensation. You'll partner with engineering and product teams to design experiments, analyze claims data, build dashboards, and translate complex analyses into business-critical recommendations that shape product strategy and ROI.
Listed on Plug n Play Portfolio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Data Scientist, Growth Forecasting
Duolingo
New York, NY · $182,800 – $247,300
This role leads forecasting for user growth across Duolingo's product suite, working with cross-functional teams to develop and validate methodologies that drive strategic business decisions. It suits someone with deep experience in real-world forecasting and statistical analysis who can translate technical work into clear narratives for senior stakeholders.
Listed on Duolingo’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Cyber Risk Quantification Product Manager
Mastercard
This product manager role focuses on developing and scaling cyber risk quantification capabilities using FAIR-based methodologies at Mastercard. The position suits analytical professionals with deep expertise in quantitative cyber risk modeling who can translate complex methodologies into usable products for both business and technical audiences.
Listed on Mastercard’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Petrophysicist
Continental Resources
Oklahoma City, OK
This role guides teams through subsurface analysis and reservoir evaluation for oil and gas development, combining petrophysical modeling with data integration and technical leadership. It suits experienced specialists ready to mentor others and drive complex hydrocarbon recovery projects.
Listed on Continental Resources’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Power and Performance Architect
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA · $272,000 – $431,250
NVIDIA is hiring a principal architect to design power management systems across their product portfolio, from datacenter chips to client devices. This role suits someone with deep silicon expertise who can lead cross-functional teams and drive power optimization across hardware and software.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Statistics
Measured from the 36 open roles that name Statistics — not from a curated list.
- Python24 roles66.7%
- Machine Learning16 roles44.4%
- SQL16 roles44.4%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)7 roles19.4%
- Data Analysis6 roles16.7%
- A/B Testing5 roles13.9%
- Probability4 roles11.1%
- Microsoft Azure3 roles8.3%
What employers state they pay
Median
$212,000
Middle half
$168,000 – $243,000
From 28 of 36 open roles — the 78% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Mid13%
- Senior50%
- Lead / Staff / Principal16%
- Management22%
From 32 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Statistics roles are
Among the 27 of 36 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Statistics
Employers hiring for Statistics
28 in total, most open roles first.
- NVIDIA4 roles
- KKnown3 roles
- SSentiLink3 roles
- The Home Depot2 roles
- AAllegiant1 role
Bend Studio1 role
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.