Statistical Programming Analyst IV - Palmetto GBA

Position Purpose:

Leads staff responsible for the design, coding, maintenance and execution of database programs for the extraction, analysis, and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Initiates, designs, codes and executes complex statistical analysis programming and sophisticated statistical interpretation, compilation and verifications to guide departmental efforts. Identifies patterns and trends and prepares charts, illustrations, other graphics, and narrative reports to explain data findings.

What You'll Do:

• Leads staff responsible for the design, coding, maintenance, and execution of database programs for the extraction, analysis, and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Oversees creation of support documentation outlining procedures for specific projects.

• Leads the development of sampling design and/or execution of methodology for sample selection.

• Initiates, designs, codes and executes complex statistical analysis programming and sophisticated statistical interpretation, compilation and verifications to guide departmental efforts.

• Identifies patterns and trends and prepares charts, illustrations, other graphics, and narrative reports to explain data finds.

• Responsible for writing and reviewing articles for internal/external publication to support department efforts for various projects as assigned by management.

• Develops project plans and system life cycle maintenance. Performs quality checks on new and existing relational database tables.

• With leadership responsibilities as assigned by management, participates in development of change requests/testing plans for changes to relational database tables. Researches new sources of data and provides written and/or verbal feedback to management. Represents management in discussions.

• Develops focused end-user applications.

Work Environment: Typical office environment. Some out of town travel.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Required Work Experience:

• 6 Years total work experience to include 5 Years statistical programming, 5 years statistical interpretation and at least 1 Year statistical research design. Relational database experience. (may be concurrent).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service, organizational, analytical skills.

• Ability to use complex mathematical calculations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts.

• Relevant computer programming skills.

• Excellent leadership and presentation skills.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Microsoft Office

We Prefer that You Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other job related field.

• 8 year of statistical programming or related information technology or research and analysis experience including relational database experience (may be concurrent).

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Computer systems support knowledge.

• Python, SAS, Business Objects and/or DB2 or other relational databases.

• CBIC experience

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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