The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Biliran is in need of one (1) Statistical Analyst as Contract of Service Worker (COSW) for the implementation of PSA-LGU Data Sharing (PLDS) for Business Registers Project (BRP).

I. List of Vacant Position

II. Qualification Standards

- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology, or other related courses;
- Preferably with Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility;
- Preferably with at least one (1) year demonstrated ability in data analysis and project management, data visualization, and statistical surveys; 
- Advanced skills in MS Office software;
- With good communication and technical writing skills;
- Able to speak the local dialect in the province;
- Willing to do field work, if necessary;
- Willing to work on weekends, holidays, and beyond 5:00 PM, if necessary;
- Does not have existing work contract with other office/agency; and
- Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor or head of the office. 

III. Major Functions/Terms of Reference

- Attend online training and briefings on field verification, data collection, data processing, and PSIC classification for economic units from the 2023 and 2024 LGU Business Registers (LGU-BR) and PSA’s List of Establishments (LE).
- Conduct field verification of economic units listed in the PSA-LE but not found in the 2023 LGU-BR to determine their operational status and business characteristics.
- Coordinate with LGUs to collect data on new registrants from the 2024 LGU-BR.
- Pre-process the 2024 LGU-BR data, including template matching, data cleaning, and data standardization of business information for PSA-LE database integration.
- Process and validate 2024 LGU-BR data, confirming “match” economic units based on results from the Central Office using the Data Matching Enterprise (DME) output. 
- Classify “no match” economic units as ‘establishment’, ‘possible establishment or establishment like’, or ‘not an establishment’ based on the available business information collected.
- Assign appropriate  PSIC codes to business units without valid classification using the PSIC automation tool and validate final assignments.
- Encode and update the records of verified economic units to support the enhancement of the Statistical Business Register (SBR).
- Assist in the evaluation phase of the 2023 and 2024 PLDS-BRP to be conducted by the Central Office, including submission of reports and participation in the assessment.
 

IV. Deadline of Submission

• Applications will be accepted until 10 July 2025, Thursday at 5:00 PM.

V. Where to File Application

•  Submit all documentary requirements personally from Monday to Friday (except holidays) at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at PSA 3rd Floor, DEMC Building, P. Inocentes Street Naval, Biliran 6560 and look for Supervising Statistical Specialist Arthur R. Collanto.

VI. Documentary Requirements

1. Signed application letter stating the specific position and survey/project applied for addressed to:

RENAVIL V. CUEVA
Chief Statistical Specialist
Philippine Statistics Authority
Biliran Provincial Statistical Office
Naval, Biliran

2.  One (1) original copy of duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture taken within three (3) months prior to submission of application (Civil Service Form 212, Revised 2017) wet signed, and duly subscribed and sworn to before an authorized administering officer within the posting period (refer to Guide to Filling Out the Personal Data Sheet or CSC MC No. 16, s. 2017);

3. Photocopy of eligibility (CSC, CESB, RA 1080, PD 907, etc.) if any;
4. Photocopy of Transcript of Records or Diploma; and
5. Tax Identification Number.

VII.    Others
- Incomplete documentary requirements and failure to follow all instructions will result to non-consideration of application.
- Qualified applicants will be notified for a face-to-face interview.
- For inquiries and further information, please contact our office telephone number (053) 507-8122 or email address biliran@psa.gov.ph.

Approved for release:

SGD. RENAVIL V. CUEVA

Chief Statistical Specialist