Statistical Programmer - Synectics for Management Decisions Inc

We are seeking a Sr. Statistical Programmer to support our Surveys projects. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee data collection activities for annual survey data collection activities
• Oversee the production of data tables and reports
• Ensure quality assurance through planning and quality control testing of the data collection website, survey applications and the accuracy of data tables.
• Ensure the implementation of approved data collection methods and processes and quality assurance/quality controls policies and procedures, and that they are effectively documented and maintained.
• Contribute to the production of web-based data sets and database systems that include data from surveys and other data sources.
• Support the production of Annual Survey Methodology Reports.
• Ensure coordination with the customer for the timely exchange of data files for review and correction/update.

Duties:

• Perform data collection, data analysis, data verification and conversion of data sets from large data sources into a standardized format to enable the publication of science and engineering state profiles of funds.
• Respond to queries for customers seeking assistance during data collection.
• Conducts modeling and prototyping ad utilizes statistical theory in the selection, collection, classification, adjustment, analysis and interpretation of alternatives and solutions.
• Prepares data repository files and datasets for upload to host database systems.
• Processes and loads survey data from survey respondents who submit their data using manually submission processes (outside of the Web-based data collection system).
• Compiles data for processing by organizing information, checking inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighing the raw data.
• Provide support to the production of the data files and documentation for the data repository and E-tables.
• Develop new data analysis tools.
• Develops programs for dataset integration, prepare resource plans, and assist with quality control of datasets.
• Use statistical software; plan and evaluate use of technology, including database systems.
• Review SAS programs and perform QA to ensure that the content in the detailed statistical tables (DSTs) and the historical and references tables are accurate and display properly.
• Create and validate SAS datasets to map data exported from database according to specifications.
• Conduct and document quality assurance procedures on software applications, and SAS programming processes.
• Apply redundant output generation comparison where applicable, compare output to previous output for suspected sharp deviations, and perform other QA techniques as available/applicable for other data sources.
• Conducts manual and automated testing and preparation of databases and datasets to be included in the Survey Methodology Reports.
• Assist to the review and updating of the Federal Support Survey Codebook.
• Analyzes statistical data, interprets results, draws conclusions, and prepares reports for the customer decision-making process.
• Write, edit, review and prepare technical documentation and reports.

Technical Requirements:

• SAS
• HLM
• MS-SQL Server
• SPSS
• AM
• S-Plus
• SUDAAN
• WesVar
• AIRLighthouse
• Stata
• Microsoft Office (with advanced MS Excel capabilities)

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years experience in a variety of statistical analyses and techniques.
• Demonstrated advanced experience with statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience using helpdesk/ticket systems/software (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement them.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes employee medical and dental, 401k, company paid life and short/long term disability insurance and paid leave. along with an environment that supports professional development and growth. Our hiring process is 100% online.