Heather King is a technical advisor for small area and longitudinal estimates (SALE) at the U.S. Census Bureau. She provides methodological and analytic guidance on high‑quality modeled estimates that meet the needs of a broad range of stakeholders and data users.

In this role, she offers technical direction on small area estimation development, oversees quality assurance and release readiness, translates complex methods for stakeholders, and collaborates across programs to ensure consistent, reliable modeled data production.

King holds a master’s degree in mathematics with a concentration in statistics from Georgia Southern University.