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SAS AND JAPANESE?? SAS Programmer with Japanese fluency needed in R&D working with Clinical and Scientific Applications. Length of contract will be for 6 months with possible extensions and conversion to permanent staff for the right candidate. Duties include using SAS software to produce summary tables and listings of data collected in clinical trials, identifying data discrepancies, and values out of range. SAS Programmers are teamed up closely with statisticians and clinical data managers who request summary tables and reports for regulatory agencies and data quality. The team is currently 25 programmers strong.

Required Skills

Requirements include a 4 year degree, experience using SAS software to create tables and lists, and excellent communication skills. We prefer candidates be able to remain in the US on a permanent basis. Japanese fluency is required

Postion is contract to hire, located in Dallas, TX

Please contact Jessica Wilson 972-383-6129 jwilson@kforce.com

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THE COMPANY The company is helping define the direction that predictive analytics will take in business decision making by revolutionizing the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry. Their solution set includes cutting edge advanced predictive modeling and analytics for policy booking, underwriting, pricing, and claims operations processes. Located in Denver, they are a venture capital backed, growth-stage company with a rapidly growing client base, including two of the top ten insurance carriers in the United States.

THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, creative and innovative, a true problem solver, able to generate new and exciting high value solutions. A consultative mind set and ability to help the client define business problems is essential. Reporting to the SVP of Predictive Analytics, the Senior Predictive Modeler will be both hands on and strategic as the business continues its phenomenal growth. Additional responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with others to shape data, modeling, implementation, and monitoring requirements • Develop predictive models using company accepted methodologies and tools • Develop modeling tool advancements over time • Analyze data, peer review modeling work, and assess model quality • Present modeling approach and results to clients • Fully document all data and modeling choices, rationale, and results • Monitor model performance and make model adjustments, refresh, and rebuild recommendations, as needed • Identify areas for continuous improvement and research • Create key statistical/data strategies for insurance lines of business, influencing business decisions, and driving great time to market

THE INDIVIDUAL

• Master's degree or higher in Statistics or related stochastic modeling field • 3+ years experience of hands-on P&C insurance advanced, multivariate statistical model development, delivery, implementation, and monitoring • Highly proficient in SQL and SAS programming and relational database querying and data manipulation • Strong conceptual thinking skills • High degree of initiative and personal ownership • Solid communication, client interaction, and presentation skills • Strong drive for results, demonstrating project discipline and timeline management • Highly collaborative with a strong team focus

CONTACT

Marybeth Haas Martin Partners L.L.C. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 620 Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312) 922-1800 marybeth@martinpartners.com.

Defining the future. Join the men and women of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in meeting the largest, most complex systems challenges imaginable for government, military and business. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems C2SD currently has multiple opportunities targeting SAS experienced professionals. Interested parties may reference the positions below and apply online at: [1]

• Applicants may enter the applicable job ID # within the search criteria for ease of use and quick reference.

Epidemiologist Job ID: 50237

Analyzes health related data for DoD military personnel, gathered from a variety of sources within the Department of Defense to assist with epidemiological studies and surveillance. Primary functions include the application of epidemiologic methods to the assessment of health and morbidity/mortality in defined populations. Contribute to a monthly military publication. Experience and training in the design, development and/or analysis of large health-related databases is highly desirable. Must be adept in the use of SAS (statistical analysis software). Must be a self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships and the flexibility to manage multiple, time-critical taskings.

This position may be hired at a 62/63. Final grade determination will be based on requirements of the position and qualifications of the candidate.

The following are the basic qualifications for this position:

Bachelor's Degree (Epidemiology preferred) and 2 - 4 + years of experience. Skilled in writing and utilizing SAS statistical analysis software code. Possessing a high degree of proficiency in spoken and written communications. Skilled in MS Word/Excel/Access/Power Point. Requires U.S. citizenship.

Experience in the following area is an asset:

Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule

Biostatistician Job ID: 50240

Serve as a technical expert in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, and health risk assessments in the design and interpretation of epidemiological studies and surveillance of military personnel. Apply advanced statistical theories and a diverse array of modeling techniques used in health sciences, such as Poisson regression, repeated measurements, logistic regression, and variance analysis. Interpret results, display data, and write reports on statistical methodologies/findings. Provide statistical support for internal and external customers.

This position may be hired at a 62/63. Final grade determinations will be based on the requirements of the position and qualifications of the candidate.

The following are the basic qualifications for this position:

Bachelor's Degree (Biostats/Epidemiology preferred) and 2 - 4+ years of related experience. Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Excel, and SAS statistical analytical software. Excellent written and oral communication skills. U.S. citizenship required.

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SAS Programmer/Analyst

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND has eight offices on three continents and RAND research teams work with government, corporate, and foundation clients domestically and internationally to advance informed decision making across a broad spectrum of policy areas.

We currently have multiple openings for SAS programmers. SAS programmers work in a multidisciplinary environment in support of policy research on a wide range of issues. Programmers work closely with the research staff in creating, managing, and analyzing large and complex data files. Individuals must be highly motivated self-starters with the ability to solve data analysis problems independently. The successful candidate will also be expected to acquire a basic understanding of the research topic and a thorough knowledge of the data involved. Programmers work across RAND's research areas, including health policy, labor and population, education and training, criminal and civil justice, national security and military manpower. U.S. citizenship is required in order to obtain government security clearance.

Qualifications • Education - BA/BS in statistics, mathematics, operations research, quantitative social sciences, or related field required; MA/MS preferred. • Experience - Two to five years of experience in SAS database and statistical programming. Extensive experience in large administrative databases such as census or survey data, health claims, military personnel, or federal funding database. • Specialized Skills - Strong analytical and communication skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities required. Knowledge of UNIX, and/or Windows NT required. Familiarity with SQL, Excel, and web-based technology is strongly preferred.

Locations: Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, Washington DC

To Apply If you would like to be a member of an organization that is working to find solutions to today’s difficult, sensitive and important problems, please apply online at our website: www.rand.org/jobs and reference Job ID# 2030. RAND offers competitive benefits including vacation pay, medical benefits, and tuition reimbursement. EOE. Posted 5/15/08

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Position: Analysis Programmer (Clinical SAS Programmer)

Type: Full-time, permanent employee

Locations:

• Raleigh, NC
• Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)
• Charlottesville, VA

Industry: Pharmaceutical / biotech -- Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Contact: Aimee Waerhouse (WaerhouseAimee@praintl.com)

Posted: 3/31/08

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We are currently seeking several experienced Clinical SAS Programmers for our growing Analysis & Reporting team in our NEW corporate headquarters located in Raleigh, NC. Additional positions available in other offices.

Successful candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in IT or computer related field -- an advanced degree is preferred but not required. Minimum 2 years work related experience in Analysis Programming and experience in the clinical or pharmaceutical industry. Must have previous SAS® experience, be detailed-oriented, computer proficient in a Windows environment and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience working in a pharmaceutical company or CRO is required.

PRA International is a fast-growing, global clinical research organization with over 2500 employees worldwide. For over 25 years, we have had a single mission - to become the best Contract Research Organization (CRO) in the drug development industry. Strategically aligned with leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide, we provide clinical trial services and work on some of the most advanced drugs and biologics in development today.

For consideration, please forward your resume to me at: WaerhouseAimee@praintl.com. Or you can visit our website at: www.prainternational.com/careers.htm

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SAS Fulltime Position in Ventura County, CA

Details: Looking for an experienced SAS AF programmer for a long term assignment in Ventura County CA.

Duration: Long Term

Type of Hire: Fulltime position

Interested? Please email your resumes to karthihere@hotmail.com

Posted - 20-Mar-2008

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New Opportunity at Bausch & Lomb in Rochester NY. Seeking a Sr SAS Programmer to join our growing team.

Job Duties: As a Senior SAS programmer individual will work within the Global Statistics group in Rochester to develop SAS programs for reporting clinical trial results. As a lead SAS programmer, will be responsible for development and production of tables and listings for statistical and clinical report writing. Create/modify SAS programs to carry out the analytic plan; Execute (or oversee execution of) the analytic plan for research studies. Assess feasibility of analytic plan and timeline associated with analytic plan. Investigate issues with the data and report findings back to team. Serve as lead analyst on large studies that require more than one analyst to complete the work. Document steps taken and validate/crosscheck results. Draft and review methods section of reports. Serve as technical resource to other analysts. Present new programs/techniques and output methods to other analysts. Develop ability to mentor new analysts. Assist in development and documentation of standard table output methods and programs therefore.

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field Requirements: 4+ years' experience in SAS programming with knowledge of and experience in clinical trials. Proficiency in Base SAS and other SAS reporting modules, experience with SAS macros and SAS STAT/GRAPH also desirable. Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: medical terms associated with the eye, SAS Proc Report, ODS, SAS Data Null, SAS Arrays, SAS Proc SQL, transaction-based processing in Oracle, . Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills required. Extra hours may be required to meet company objectives. Special Skills: Must be proficient in SAS, with exceptional Boolean logic skills. Specialized Training: High proficiency in relational database theory, Base SAS, SAS Graph, SAS Stat and SAS Macros. Familiarity with medical terminology, physiology, anatomy and standardized medical coding dictionaries helpful.

Submit online application at: www.bausch.com/careers (reference job # 4106)

SAS Developer WANTED in Phoenix, AZ

Type of Hire: Contract- health benefits provided

Job Description:

Accountable for developing software code and associated life cycle deliverables for PC and Mainframe apps. Interprets process, data modules, and bus. requirements into software code. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements/maintains moderate to complex computer programs & subsystems. Performs all of the steps required to design, test, and code such programs. Develops procedures and operating instructions and successfully moves programs into production. Provides production support through problems analysis & resolution to correct deficiencies. Analyze problem or new request; design problem or new request resolution; familiar w/ SDLC methodologies; develop program specs; design testing requirements; code modules according to specifications and client standards; prepare test plan and test modules; develop program/system documentation; conduct program/system implementation; maintain app. prod. environment; respond/resolve production problems; respond/resolve user inquiries. Skill sets include but are not limited to: SAS, UNIX, SQL

If you are interested in this position or any future SAS opportunities, PLEASE send your resume to nicole.petruso@sapphire.com

DIS Developer in Cincinnati

OVERALL PURPOSE The successful candidate will have 3 years relevant experience developing ETL solutions through the complete software development lifecycle, preferably in a high volume data warehouse environment, using SAS Data Integration Studio.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE - Good written and verbal communications - Good SAS developer (3 yrs minimum) - SAS/ETL or other ETL tool (informatica) development experience - Experienced in all aspects of the full software development lifecycle including supporting documentation. - Experience with high volume Data Warehousing systems (3 yrs minimum) - Bachelor degree in a computer related field or comparable experience

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES - Inquisitive character with high attention to detail - Must be passionate, dedicated and delivery focused - Willing to take personal accountability - Initiates innovative ideas and efficiencies in a pro-active manner. - Works well in a team environment. - Also must work well unsupervised, seeking input when needed. - Able to deal with multiple projects simultaneously. - Desire to gain more responsibility and to challenge the status quo to improve our solutions

MISCELLANEOUS - Occasional travel to UK possible

If you are interested in this position, PLEASE send your resume to timbrown74@yahoo.com with "DIS Developer in Cincinnati" in the subject and your resume. Feel free to write as well if you have questions.