Statistical Programming Analyst III

Job Title - : Statistical Programming Analyst III

Duration - : 6+ months (Contract to Hire)

Location - : Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

US Citizenship Required

Description :

Department : 27E Medicare Statistical Analysis Department System / Statistical Analytical Data Warehouse

Duties :

• Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, AD HOC reporting, and data mining tools in order to identify patterns and trends. Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain data findings.
• 30% Develops, maintains, and executes complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Creates supporting documentation outlining all procedures within scope of responsibility.
• 15% Develops complex sampling design and / or execution methodology for sample selection.
• 15% Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, ad hoc reporting, and data mining tools. Provides sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.
• 10% Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain patterns and trends.
• 10% Participates in writing of articles suitable for internal / external publication to support departmental efforts. May assume a leadership role in this activity.
• 10% Provides assistance in development of project plans and system life cycle maintenance, performing quality checks on relational database tables, and in the development of focused end-user applications.
• 10% With leadership responsibilities as assigned by management, participates in development of change requests and testing plans for changes to existing relational database tables. Researches new sources of data and provides written and / or verbal feedback to management.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Strong organizational, customer service, and analytical skills. Ability to use complex mathematical calculations. Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts. Relevant computer programming skills.

Required Software and Tools : Microsoft Office.

Preferred Software : SAS and / or Python; Databricks; SQL

Preferred Skills and Abilities :

Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer systems support knowledge.

Required Education :

Bachelor's or Master's degree Statistics / Biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, or other job related field.

Required Work Experience :

4 years statistical programming or statistical interpretation.

Preferred Work Experience :

5 years experience with statistical practices. 5 years statistical software and relational database experience. (may be concurrent) Skills and Experience :

Process :

2 rounds - First interview in person with manager; Second interview virtually with lead staff