Senior SAS Research Programmer - USC Schaeffer Center

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The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service has been established by a historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer. It houses two existing programs under one umbrella—the and the .

The USC Schaeffer Center, a collaboration of the and the with the mission to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement, is looking for a Senior SAS Research Programmer to provide programming support on research projects examining health behavior research and related health policy topics.

The Senior SAS Research Programmer will serve as lead programmer and technical specialist on research projects that use administrative healthcare claims data. SAS is required. The programmer is an integral part of the research team and works closely with the principal investigator and a multidisciplinary research team. The key role of the programmer is to develop a plan to adapt data that are complex and very large in scope to answer research questions. Contributes to research designs and participates in the preparation of papers describing the research. Oversees the analytical design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation activities of project staff and graduate students. Manages large data files. Utilizes creativity and innovation to solve conceptual programming problems raised by cutting-edge research. Works under minimal supervision at a high level of technical proficiency on all phases of programming. Makes technical presentations and demonstrations at conferences and/or meetings. Programmers are also part of a state-of-the-art data core at Schaeffer Center with opportunity for peer interaction and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

• MA/MS in Statistics, quantitative social science, economics, mathematics or related field. Combined work experience and education as equivalent.

• 3 or more years’ experience with SAS. Working knowledge of Stata, SQL, Microsoft and Linux systems.

• Serves as lead programmer or technical specialist on research projects.

• Experience with health data, including large administrative healthcare claims data from Medicare or private health insurance plans. Experience with HCPCs, ICD9/ICD and other health related coding systems.

• Relevant work experience to provide strong technical knowledge of programming and analysis as well as senior or lead experience. Demonstrated ability to stand in for researchers as circumstances require.

• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving conceptual programming problems.

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience with SAS.

• Experience with large administrative databases, survey data, electronic health records data

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $, - $,.. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position is % FTE on a 1-year (renewable) fixed term with a hybrid work arrangement. This is a contract, gift or grant funded position.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Documents

Cover letter Resume/CV

About the USC Schaeffer Institute

The USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service was established by an historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer in 4. Its mission is to develop and promote strong public leaders; support civic engagement; amplify the reach and impact of USC scholarship, and offer evidence-based policy solutions to the nation’s most pressing political, social, and economic challenges. It houses two programs under one umbrella—the and the .

About the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics

Since its establishment in 9, the has served as an intellectual hub for health policy and health economics research at USC. The Schaeffer Center’s mission is to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement. As the home to about faculty, staff, and fellows—including 3 Nobel Laureates—the Center produces some of the leading academic research in its field. The Center ranks , and we have become a trusted resource for Congress, federal agencies (including CMS, FDA, CBO, and NIH), and organizations such as the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

In 3, Schaeffer-affiliated faculty testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; the Senate Finance Committee; and the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health. Center experts are regularly sought out by media outlets—including the New York Times, NPR, Stat, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post—to provide insight on health policy issues. As of June 4, the Schaeffer Center has received approximately $ million in federal funding, mostly from the NIH. Additional information on the Center and our successful policy efforts can be found in our latest .