Statistical (SAS) Programming Analyst IV

13 Feb 2025

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Summary Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Position PurposeAs a Statistical (SAS) Programming Analyst IV, you will lead 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. Initiate, design, code and execute complex statistical analysis programming and sophisticated statistical interpretation, compilation and verifications to guide departmental efforts. Identify patterns and trends and prepare charts, illustrations, other graphics, and narrative reports to explain data findings. Description What You'll Do:
  • Lead 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. Oversee creation of support documentation outlining procedures for specific projects.
  • Lead the development of sampling design and/or execution of methodology for sample selection.
  • Initiate, design, code and execute complex statistical analysis programming and sophisticated statistical interpretation, compilation and verifications to guide departmental efforts.
  • Identify 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.
  • Develop project plans and system life cycle maintenance. Perform 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. Research new sources of data and provides written and/or verbal feedback to management. Represent management in discussions.
  • Develop focused end-user applications.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or other job-related field
  • Six years total work experience to include five years statistical programming, five years statistical interpretation and at least one-year statistical research design.
  • Relational database experience (may be concurrent)
  • Professional SAS programming experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

We Prefer You Have:
  • Eight y ears of experience with statistical practices
  • Tableau
  • Project lead experience
  • Computer systems support knowledge

Work Environment:
  • Typical office environment

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 minorities, females, disabled individuals and 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 physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

  • ID: #49177353
  • State: South Carolina Columbia 29201 Columbia USA
  • City: Columbia
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-02-13
  • Deadline: 2023-04-13
  • Category: Et cetera