Programmer Analyst, SAS, R

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create SAS programs for the validation of surveillance, clinical, or research study data.

• Ensure that all necessary variables are included while removing any extraneous variables from the datasets.

• Detect discrepancies and inconsistencies within the resulting datasets.

• Develop codebooks and plans for data management.

• Execute duplicate procedures and compare the outcomes to confirm validity against relevant standards.

• Perform geospatial and molecular HIV analysis, interpreting results using R.

• Collaborate with analysts to craft innovative code that supports data analyses.

• Assist with the dissemination and reporting of data to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Partner with federal entities to support funded jurisdictions or community-based organizations (CBOs).

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in public health, statistics, or a related discipline.

• At least 2 years of experience with R or SAS.

• Proven ability to integrate multiple data sources to monitor and evaluate data quality, including accuracy and completeness.

• Strong and demonstrated proficiency in SAS.

• Familiarity with R programming.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to obtain a NAC clearance is required.

• Preferred: Experience in HIV surveillance or research data.

• Preferred: Previous work with CDC, HHS, or any federal or state health agency.

• Preferred: A Master’s degree in public health, statistics, or a related field.

• Preferred: Experience in creating and managing dashboards utilizing Power BI.

• Preferred: 2 years of experience in generating SAS-based reports using PROC REPORT, PROC TABULATE, and exporting reports to Microsoft Excel, PDF, and HTML.

• Preferred: Knowledge of HIV, molecular data, and public health surveillance systems.

• Preferred: Experience with large datasets (>500,000 observations) that are document-based.

• Preferred: Proficient experience in SAS or R coding, including SAS MACROS, PROC SQL, and FORMATS.

• Preferred: Experience in manipulating and cleaning data using SAS functions, formats/informats, and procedures.

• Preferred: Background in behavioral or clinical surveillance data and/or primary or secondary research data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO).

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).

• Disability coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a matching component.

• Support for training and career development.

• Access to a leading e-learning suite for both formal and informal education.

• Preparation for professional and technical certification.

• Educational assistance at accredited institutions.

• Performance incentives and program-specific awards may be available.