Senior Statistician for Tourism Statistics

Tillväxtverket · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

Do you want to be part of developing world-leading tourism statistics? At Tillväxtverket, we work for competitive enterprises and sustainable development across all parts of Sweden. We offer knowledge, networks, and investment opportunities. This creates direct benefits for businesses and provides the conditions for businesses, municipalities, and regions to meet future challenges. Tillväxtverket is a national authority with regional presence in nine locations. About Tourism Statistics Tillväxtverket is responsible for Sweden's official tourism statistics. Our statistics are used by the government, authorities, destinations, researchers, and businesses to monitor and develop the tourism industry in Sweden. We are at the forefront when it comes to new data sources and methods for statistical production and are internationally recognized for our work with Big Data and the development of modern statistical systems. With us, you have the opportunity to work with the entire statistical process, from data collection and methodological development to analysis, publication, and dialogue with users. We are responsible for the following statistical products and development projects in the tourism field: Accommodation Statistics Swedes' Travel Incoming Visitors to Sweden (IBIS) Tourism Accounts Environmental Tourism Accounts We use both traditional survey methods and register data, API collections, Big Data, and advanced statistical modeling to produce high-quality statistics. We present the results in reports, in our statistics portal, as open data, and at seminars and conferences both nationally and internationally. With us, you get significant responsibility and good opportunities to influence and further develop the statistical products you work with. We also see competency development as an important part of the work and invest in your continuous development in your role as a statistician. The position is placed in the Analysis and Statistics unit, in the Tourism Statistics group. The unit is responsible for analyses, surveys, and statistics that contribute to increased knowledge and learning within Tillväxtverket's areas of activity. Tillväxtverket also has the government's mandate to promote sustainable and competitive development of Swedish tourism and the visitor industry. About the Position As a statistician in tourism statistics, you participate in planning, implementing, and developing our statistical production. You become an important part of a competent and engaged team where we together deliver high-quality statistics. We are now looking for a person who will initially contribute to Accommodation Statistics and our sample surveys Swedes' Travel and IBIS. However, you will also work with other parts of our statistical production. Your Responsibilities Work with data management, processing, and quality assurance within your projects. Make statistics accessible and communicate them through various channels (verbally, in writing, and numerically), nationally and internationally. Deliver data and analysis materials internally and externally. Procure data collection and services related to statistical production. Participate in development work to strengthen the quality and user value of our statistical products. Maintain dialogue with data providers, users, and collaboration partners. Monitor and evaluate the benefits of our statistical products. Travel is part of the position. Place of work: Malmö, Stockholm, Örebro, or Östersund. We are looking for someone who has (requirements): University or higher education degree equivalent to at least three years of studies in an area that Tillväxtverket considers relevant for the position (of which at least two semesters in one of the subjects mathematics, statistics, national economics, or cultural geography) At least two years of experience in statistical work Data management and programming skills in R, SAS, or other statistical and data programs Very good proficiency in Swedish Good proficiency in English The following are merits: Education in statistics at the master's level (or equivalent knowledge). Several years of experience in statistical work Experience producing official statistics at an authority with statistical responsibility Experience with own data collection Experience with imputation processes to handle non-response in surveys Experience with automated disclosure control processes for statistics Experience with weighting and estimation in sample surveys Experience producing or developing national accounts, environmental accounts, or tourism accounts Project management experience Experience with analysis in statistics, national economics, or cultural geography Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is analytical, structured, goal-oriented, and results-focused. You enjoy taking responsibility and driving work forward and have a good ability to communicate complex information in a clear way. We place great importance on personal qualities. Employment Type and Application Deadline The employment is a temporary contract until 2027–12–31. Application deadline: September 30, 2026 More Information and Contact For more information about the position, please contact recruiting manager Fredrik Junkka: [email protected], phone 08-681 92 52. Questions about the recruitment process are answered by HR specialist Gunilla Permeus, phone 08- 681 91 54. Trade Union Representatives ST: contact person, Robert Berggren, email [email protected] Saco: contact person, Susanna Lindbom, email [email protected] Both can be reached by phone via switchboard 08-681 91 00 We recruit based on competence and the recruitment process will include screening questions, possible tests, interviews, and reference checks. To ensure you receive a fair and accurate assessment, it is important that you specify the year and month for each employment and a brief description of your responsibilities in your CV. If you have protected personal information, please contact the HR partner in this recruitment. We are located centrally in modern facilities where you can choose your workspace daily based on your tasks. Tillväxtverket aims for a working method where digital and technical solutions facilitate daily work. Here you can read about the employment terms and benefits we offer. Tillväxtverket wants to make use of the qualities that balanced gender distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the organization. We strive for a work environment where each employee has the opportunity to combine professional and private life for balance in life. Welcome with your application to create your and Sweden's future!