Statistical Programming Analyst I

Job 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. Identifies opportunities for improvement that can be addressed with educational initiatives.

Logistics:

This position is full-time (40 hours per week), Monday - Friday, in a typical office environment. It is located at 4101 Percival Road in Columbia, SC. This is a hybrid position with one day a week in the office with the expectation of residing in the Columbia area.

What You'll Do:

• Uses multiple software platforms to produce reports in accordance with work requests, internal initiatives, and requests from customers. Codes, maintains, and executes simple to complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Develops supporting material and guidelines on report design and resulting data.
• Evaluates data integrity to assure compliance with customer requirements and makes recommendations for corrective and preventative actions. Provides input on database design.
• Illustrations, other graphics, and narrative reports to identify and explain patterns and trends. Identifies opportunities for improvement that can be addressed with educational initiatives.
• Assists with performing quality checks on new and existing relational database changes. Creates support documentation outlining procedures.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.

Required Work Experience:

• No work experience required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Good organizational, customer service, and analytical skills.
• The ability to use complex mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts.
• Relevant computer programming skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

We Prefer You to Have:

• 1 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.
• SAS, Business Objects, and/or DB2 or other relational database.

What Blue Can Do for You:

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.

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