Statistical Programming Analyst

Job Description:

Manager notes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree Statistics/Biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, or other job related field. Master's degree preferred!
• 4 years statistical programming or statistical interpretation.
• 5 years experience with statistical practices. 5 years statistical software and relational database experience. (may be concurrent)
• Microsoft Office Preferred Software: SAS and/or Python; Databricks; SQL (Really looking for these on resumes and experience converting SAS to Python) About the role:
• MSAD is a reporting department working with JJ/JM Part A/B and RRB claims.
• There are a few different types of work that we do monthly.
• The beginning of the month is centered around data integrity and standard/routine processes.
• At the first of each month, we assist the data warehouse with their table loads by ensuring the data is complete and accurate.

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 Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer systems support knowledge.