Independent Contractor Statistical Programmer Jobs in Columbia, SC

Summary
 CGS Administrators, LLC (CGS) is part of BCBSSC's Celerian Group of companies and provides a variety of services for Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and medical equipment suppliers in 38 states, supporting the needs of over 8.7 million Medicare beneficiaries and 103,000 healthcare professionals nationwide.
Description
 

Position Purpose: Develops comprehensive reports and analyzes data in order to identify patterns and trends. Assists in creating materials that aid in illustrating analytical/data findings. Assists with sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.

What You'll Do:

• Designs, codes, maintain and executes simple to complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Utilizes statistical programming tools to identify patterns and trends in data. Assists in sampling design, sample selection, and relevant projections. Performs statistical validations of sampling and related projections. Assists with the preparation of charts, illustrations, other graphics and narrative reports to explain findings.

• Assists with development of complex statistical analysis, including standard reporting, AD HOC reporting, and data mining tools. Assists with sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.

• Provides assistance in development of project plans and system life cycle maintenance, development of change requests and test plans impacting existing databases, and in the research of new sources for data.

• Verifies data in existing databases and assists in the collection of data and management of existing databases. Creates supporting documentation outlining procedures within scope of responsibility.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job-related field

Required Work Experience:

• 2 Years statistical programming or statistical interpretation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Good 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.

We Prefer That You Have:

• SQL experience.

• SAS Programming experience.

• Python experience.

• Exposure to Power BI.

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:

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

• Employee Assistance

• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

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.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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