IT Specialist/Programmer – U.S.

Computer Science            ·          Portsmouth, VA (Remote Possible)             ·          Full time

IT Specialist/Programmer – U.S.

• Location: Portsmouth, VA
• Computer Science
• Job Id: 73689
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

Battelle’s Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is currently seeking an IT Specialist/Programmer to support our government customer in Portsmouth, VA  (remote US available).  This Public Health (PH) program enables our government customer to maximize readiness through force health protection (FHP) strategies and solutions for current and potential Public Health (PH) threats. The core scientific and technical capabilities and product lines in this program are to conduct Health Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Analysis; Disease and Injury Prevention; and PH Consultation and Support for the benefit of active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Battelle shall enable these capabilities and product lines by providing Scientific and Technical Information (STI) deliverables, by performing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and other Research and Development (R&D) related analytical services. 

Job Summary

Provides programming, data management, and analytic support using SAS and other statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Establishes data requirements from a non‐technical customer, writes applicable programs, and delivers results in a comprehensible format.
• Extracts data, e.g., military healthcare claims data, from large tables and manipulates complex datasets.
• Applies and interprets analytical and mathematical tools through the programming environment to address complex issues involving multiple table structures with complex query designs.
• Constructs SAS programs.
• Provides SAS programming and technical expertise on statistical analysis, methods, and techniques for epidemiological or research studies. 
• Reviews SAS programs for correctness and efficiency.
• Formulates analysis and data collection plans.
• Routinely explores existing databases and resources to identify opportunities to improve existing or create new products. 
• Occasionally performs sample, size, and power calculations and stratification and randomization of studies. 
• Ensures the statistical validity and epidemiological applicability of study activities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field such as biostatistics or epidemiology and 2 yrs of experience; OR master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in biostatistics.
• Minimum 2 years’ SAS experience writing and debugging programs.
• Expertise and mastery of the SAS language and other statistical packages such as R.
• Experience with SAS DATA Step Processing, SQL Processing, SAS Macro Language, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH, Data Management with Large Datasets.
• Experience manipulating complex datasets, particularly healthcare claims data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in biostatistics with 3+ years SAS experience writing and debugging programs.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. 
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
 

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects 
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle’s Legal Department.

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