Senior SAS Research Programmer - USC Schaeffer Center
Senior SAS Research Programmer - USC Schaeffer Center
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The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service has been established by a historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer. It houses two existing programs under one umbrellathe Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service.
The USC Schaeffer Center a collaboration of the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Sol Price School of Public Policy with the mission to measurably improve value in health through evidencebased policy solutions research excellence and private and public sector engagement is looking for a Senior SAS Research Programmer to provide programming support on research projects examining health behavior research and related health policy topics.
The Senior SAS Research Programmer will serve as lead programmer and technical specialist on research projects that use administrative healthcare claims data. SAS is required. The programmer is an integral part of the research team and works closely with the principal investigator and a multidisciplinary research team. The key role of the programmer is to develop a plan to adapt data that are complex and very large in scope to answer research questions. Contributes to research designs and participates in the preparation of papers describing the research. Oversees the analytical design coding testing debugging and documentation activities of project staff and graduate students. Manages large data files. Utilizes creativity and innovation to solve conceptual programming problems raised by cuttingedge research. Works under minimal supervision at a high level of technical proficiency on all phases of programming. Makes technical presentations and demonstrations at conferences and/or meetings. Programmers are also part of a stateoftheart data core at Schaeffer Center with opportunity for peer interaction and mentoring.
Required Qualifications:
MA/MS in Statistics quantitative social science economics mathematics or related field. Combined work experience and education as equivalent.
3 or more years experience with SAS. Working knowledge of Stata SQL Microsoft and Linux systems.
Serves as lead programmer or technical specialist on research projects.
Experience with health data including large administrative healthcare claims data from Medicare or private health insurance plans. Experience with HCPCs ICD9/ICD10 and other health related coding systems.
Relevant work experience to provide strong technical knowledge of programming and analysis as well as senior or lead experience. Demonstrated ability to stand in for researchers as circumstances require.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving conceptual programming problems.
Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 or more years of experience with SAS.
Experience with large administrative databases survey data electronic health records data
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $105056 $123751.25. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations. Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position is 100% FTE on a 1year (renewable) fixed term with a hybrid work arrangement. This is a contract gift or grant funded position.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
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About the USC Schaeffer Institute
The USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service was established by an historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer in 2024. Its mission is to develop and promote strong public leaders; support civic engagement; amplify the reach and impact of USC scholarship and offer evidencebased policy solutions to the nations most pressing political social and economic challenges. It houses two programs under one umbrellathe Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and the Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service.
About the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics
Since its establishment in 2009 the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics has served as an intellectual hub for health policy and health economics research at USC. The Schaeffer Centers mission is to measurably improve value in health through evidencebased policy solutions research excellence and private and public sector engagement. As the home to about 150 faculty staff and fellowsincluding 3 Nobel Laureatesthe Center produces some of the leading academic research in its field. The Center ranks 4th in the world in health economics and we have become a trusted resource for Congress federal agencies (including CMS FDA CBO and NIH) and organizations such as the National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine.
In 2023 Schaefferaffiliated faculty testified before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee; the Senate Finance Committee; and the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health. Center experts are regularly sought out by media outletsincluding the New York Times NPR Stat Wall Street Journal and Washington Postto provide insight on health policy issues. As of June 2024 the Schaeffer Center has received approximately $115 million in federal funding mostly from the NIH. Additional information on the Center and our successful policy efforts can be found in our latest Annual Report.
About the Sol Price School of Public Policy
The academic programs are augmented by several highly visible research centers and institutes that provide additional research expertise and experiences. Notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy.
Together these departments and research enterprises provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Price graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors public private and nonprofit championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates supports and benefits from diverse people and opinions.
About the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
Minimum Education: Masters degreeAddtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Skills: Relevant work experience to provide strong technical knowledge of programming and analysis as well as senior or lead experience. Demonstrated ability to stand in for researchers as circumstances require. Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving conceptual programming problems.
Preferred Experience: 5 years
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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