Statistical Research Programmer

06 Feb 2025

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Job Type: Regular

Position Description

Statistical Research Programmers work in a multidisciplinary environment in support of research on a wide range of issues spanning health care, education and labor, social and economic well-being, national security, and military manpower. Statistical Research Programmers work closely with research staff in creating, managing, and analyzing large and complex data sets. Statistical Research Programmers are expected to acquire a basic understanding of the research topic and a thorough knowledge of the data involved while applying programming and analytic skills.

Qualifications
  • Ability to program using SAS, R, Python, or Stata for data management and analysis
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities with an understanding of statistical methods
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to produce careful and detail-oriented work
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Education Requirements

BA/BS in statistics, biostatistics, economics, mathematics, quantitative social sciences, or related field required; MA/MS preferred.

Experience
  • Two to four years of experience in use of a statistical programming language such as SAS or R for both data management and statistical tasks
  • Minimum one to two years' experience working with health-care claims data from Medicare, Medicaid or private-sector health-care claims such as Marketscan data.
  • Prefer experience working with longitudinal surveys
  • Experience working in research settings strongly preferred

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship may be required for positions requiring a U.S. government security clearance.

Location

Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA

Salary Range

Level I: $71,000 - 105,400

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is eligible for overtime. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

  • ID: #49050062
  • State: California Santamonica 90401 Santamonica USA
  • City: Santamonica
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-02-06
  • Deadline: 2023-04-06
  • Category: Et cetera