Senior SAS Analyst - NYC Dept. of Education (New York, NY)

The The New York City Department of Education is hiring a Senior Analyst (SAS), Data Management. The complete job description is posted at http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/DHR/CareerOpportunities/ under the Chancellor's Accountability Initiative. Or if you e-mail me directly, I will send you a word document with the posting. I strongly recommend anyone interested apply, as the DOE is great work environment and engaged in a number of exciting projects. Applicants can apply online (preferable) or email Cassandra Johnson at CRJohns@schools.nyc.gov .

Job Description

Position Summary: The New York City Department of Education is the largest school system in the nation, with nearly 1.1 million students, 135,000 employees (including 80,000 teachers) and an annual budget of $14+ billion. Led by Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein, the Department of Education (DOE) is committed to creating a system of 1,400+ great schools. Since its inception in 2003, the Children First Agenda for New York's schools has driven the Department of Education's work in adopting uniform, rigorous curricula for all schools, starting new small schools to increase educational options for students and transforming the structure and culture of the Department of Education to encourage educational excellence and the work necessary to support that goal.

Working with the Associate Director, Data Management and other project team members, the Senior Analyst work focuses heavily on confidential data analysis, developing Quality Assurance (QA) rules for student and school level data and performing QA. The Senior Analyst will also streamline the data cleansing needs throughout the DOE. It also involves the handling the provision of confidential city and state accountability data

Reports to: Associate Director, Data Management

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Will work closely with other members of the data management team, the Evaluation and Reporting the ARIS team, and the Periodic Assessments team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the utilization of confidential data (Student level data - Names, DOB, Gender, Ethnicity, Test and Assessment Data) associated with providing senior leadership staff with a continuous stream of information and analysis in support of the policy discussion-making process for all initiatives in the Office of Accountability. This will entail:
• Develop operational SAS code based on predetermined business rules for DOE Reports.
• Create standard and ad hoc queries to pull data from OA's internal databases and other NYC Department of Education data sources to analyze the metrics used to identify Schools in Need if Improvement (SIN) and Non-SINI and analyze and improve the metrics used to identify A-F schools for city and state accountability.
• Create standard and ad hoc queries to pull data from OA's internal databases and other NYC Department of Education data sources to identify the demonstrated capacities of each such school to improve the ELA, math, science, and social studies outcomes of all students and particular target populations of students (e.g., Special Education, English Language Learners, other NCLB categories, students in bottom one-third of performers at the school and citywide).
• Perform data cleansing and data verification at the school level when needed.
• Utilize data analysis to prepare policy recommendations that include,
• Creating and maintaining a data quality model for the DOE
• Developing processes that ensure the integrity and accuracy of the source system data at point of entry
• Developing processes that ensure the accuracy of similar data sets across disparate source systems
• Develop standard reports that can be used by principals, school network management, school support organizations, and central NYC Department of Education staff to make informed decisions regarding improved outcomes for all students and particular groups of students.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in finance, accounting, operations research, business or public administration, or a closely related and three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in budget administration, economic or financial administration, fiscal, operations or economic research; management or methods analysis, educational or public administration, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least three years of full-time, paid experience in data analysis, education administration, evaluation and testing, educational planning, or statistics or a master's degree and at least one year of work experience in the above fields.

PLUS

Expert level ability in SAS Proficiency in other Microsoft Office software applications.

Preferred

• Superior analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of best practices in research and evaluation.
• Project management and process improvement skills.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL2000 and knowledge of SQL tools/management techniques.
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe,TSO/ISPF, OS JCL
• Strong Excel and Access skills
• Creative problem solving ability with the facility to perform independent, thoughtful analysis around important educational issues.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative and school-based personnel.
• Capacity to work under pressure and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in education and public policy a plus.
• Microsoft Access, Visual Basics for Application.

Salary: $65,120+

Please include cover letter with your application.

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at 'http://schools.nyc.gov/Administration/Offices/GeneralCounsel/OEO/default.htm.'

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SAS Developer, contract (Richmond, VA)

Req. ID: 16294 Position Title: SAS Developer
Contact Name: Smith Sheik (smith@vls-systems.com)
Location: Richmond VA
Duration: 6-12 months
Required Skills: SAS Macro language ,SQL , Oracle
Job Description:

Face to Face a must,H1B transfers/EAD/GC/Citizens

• Contributes to development and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for development and maintenance activities.
• Participates in and may direct problem definition and problem resolution activities.
• Participates in and may direct the analysis and definition of efficient, cost effective application solutions which support client business processes and functional requirements.
• Coordinates with internal departments to provide associated deliverables required for the successful completion of development and maintenance assignments (e.g. database development, job scheduling, CICS support, network support, help desk orientation, client implementation readiness, etc.).
• Conducts client interviews in order to perform analysis of client business processes and functional requirements and prepares appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.
• May participate in client committees and may coordinate client involvement in development and maintenance tasks as needed.
• May prepare and conduct presentations of various work products.
• Provides on call support and may coordinate on call response efforts as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 5-6 years programming in SAS and the SAS Macro language in a Unix environment
• Proficiency in SQL and Oracle databases
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical skills and technical knowledge required in one or more higher level programming languages respective to various mainframe or client server programming development environments.
• Strong skills required in critical thinking and analysis, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions (e.g. partnering, conflict manageme! nt, cons ulting, etc.).
• Understanding of health care business and care delivery processes preferred.

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SAS Statistician / Data Mining - CDC (Atlanta, GA)

Staff STATISTICIAN (Fulltime, On-SITE)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Project: Vaccine Analytic Unit

The Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (MVPDB), located within the Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD) of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) and FDA on a series of studies to investigate the longer term safety of anthrax vaccine and other vaccines currently administered in DoD. This position will provide the opportunity to be part of a multi-agency working group actively involved in cutting edge research relevant to bioterrorism preparedness and vaccine development.

Scope of Work:

The main duties for this position are to participate in ongoing post- marketing surveillance studies with particular focus on data mining applications for conducting more real time surveillance for adverse events following immunizations using the DoD Defense Medical Surveillance System (DMSS) database. The incumbent would be expected to work with the current VAU statistician and programmer and other staff in the design, initiation, and implementation of complex epidemiologic studies and analyses. The incumbent would be asked to assist with all aspects of epidemiological research including: development, implementation, data management, data analysis and report/publication preparation. Travel to Washington, D.C. (approximately 4 - 6 trips per year) will be necessary and the incumbent may be asked to attend off-site scientific meetings.

Position Requirements:

A combination of a Master's of Science Degree (or equivalent) and 5 years of experience or a PhD and 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance is necessary. A minimum of two years experience using data mining methods on large linked databases is desirable. Candidates should have experience working with epidemiologic research studies, managing large linked databases and writing project reports or research protocols, as well as excellent SAS programming skills. Due to the consultative nature of this position, a candidate must also have excellent communication skills.

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SAS Clinical Programmer (La Jolla, CA)

Relocation assistance may be available.

Please respond to: joe [at] g-2-consulting.com

Responsibilities:

Position Purpose:

Role is primarily responsible for the project lead of statistical programming actives in the Clinical Programming group. SAS programming is a core skill, but main focus of the position is oversight of external providers performing programming.

• Accountable for the provision of standard and non-standard data sets, tables, listings and figures based on the final synopsis and SAP that are required for the study reports, submissions and product defense
• Delivers against the overall protocol timeline, cost and quality goals through matrix communication within the Study Team
• Clearly specifies requirements to external resources and to assure the quality of deliverables provided by external resources
• Champions operational excellence to provide continuous improvement of processes and sharing of best practices across TAs
• Tracks milestones against project timelines
• Communicates effectively not only within the teams and functional lines but also with the external resources

Major Duties:

• Serve as the clinical programming representative on drug development project teams, working closely with project team leaders and CPW leadership to establish strategy, time lines, and project management for the analysis and reporting of clinical study data
• Actively support the CPW Sourcing model where programming is primarily performed by Shanghai or FSP partners and overseen by Internal Programmers who are the face for the team. Accountable for the delivery of tables, listings and figures through FSP and low-cost providers
• Makes decisions regarding operations within relevant therapeutic area, including project plans, specifications and resource allocation, allowing time and resource for ESUB activities
• Oversee the development of standard and non-standard datasets, tables, listings, and figures based on the final protocol synopsis and SAP that are required for the clinical study report, submissions and product defense
• Adhere to TA standards, aligning phase I to IV programming standards to develop repositories to support enhanced clinical trials, safety first initiative, commercial and litigation support
• Prepare for an ESUB by ensuring that value added datasets and their programming plans meet the FDA's ESUB requirements as well as study reporting needs. Contribute to the production of ESUB components when required either directly, by providing additional information or by way of review
• Provides filing, approval and regulatory programming support for all aspects of a submission
• Aligns cross-functionally with project team members to address project- related goals
• Provides end game report and IB tables, listings and figures

Qualifications:

Training & Education Preferred:

• Minimum: BS in Statistics with 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent experience
• Desirable: MS in Statistics with 6 - 9 years industry experience or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years experience with SAS
• At least 3 years of statistical programming experience including the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data
• At least 3 years experience working in a disciplined systems programming environment; experienced with Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and regulatory validation requirements including 21 CFR Part 11

Prior Experience Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical development and regulatory submission processes
• Expert knowledge of base SAS, SAS macro language, graph, FSP, AF, STATS, SQL as well as other programming languages, etc
• Knowledge of FDA guidance on electronic submissions
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with SAS statistical procedures
• Knowledge of systems testing processes and documentation
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, communication and project management skills required

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SAS Clinical Programmers (New York, NY)

We need several experienced people ( 2 years min for Jr role. # years min for Sr.) re: the following in NYC. Excellent Benefits are provided including 4 weeks paid time off 1st year and 5 weeks 2nd year.

Please respond to: joe [at] g-2-consulting.com

PRIMARY FOCUS

Produce data analysis sets, listings, tables, ad hoc reports and validates programming as required for the effective operation and completion of clinical studies.

SUMMARY

Under limited direction, responsible for the day-to-day development, maintenance and management of multiple clinical study databases and management of queries as requested by both internal and external sources and in compliance with FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs clinical databases for clinical trials, writing database documentation, writing and performing database validation, creating data listings, ad hoc error detection methods and data displays.
• Provides day-to-day oversight of assigned projects.
• Conducts all aspects of data management (e.g., data entry, creation of datasets, edit checks, data cleaning, safety listings and data manipulation) utilizing given software and/or spreadsheet programs as necessary.
• Reviews and contributes to the preparation of Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Develops query designs, standard tables for the presentation of data, analyses of data and reports as requested.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining SAS standards for report quality tables, listings and figures, and report writing.
• Keeps informed of SAS programming techniques as applied to clinical trials by reading relevant journals and/or attending courses/programming meetings.
• Conducts regular testing and analysis of the database in order to maintain data integrity; performs quality review of SAS programs generated by other SAS programmers and biostatisticians.
• Generates and updates program codes and data definitions as necessary.
• Works with staff in developing research ideas suitable for publication.
• Provides project guidance and instruction both internally and to study Sponsors regarding database design, implementation and database capabilities.
• Communicates with internal departments and external organizations to facilitate data transfer.
• Furnishes outcomes data to internal departments and external organizations as requested by supervisor.
• Reports and collaborates with information technology consultants as necessary.
• Participates in activities organized to improve operational activities of the department.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• SAS Clinical Programmer - B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Computer Sciences or related programming courses or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred; a minimum 3 or more year(s) of experience in clinical database programming.
• Senior SAS Clinical Programmer - B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Computer Sciences or related programming courses or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred; a minimum 5 or more year(s) of experience in clinical database programming.
• Biomedical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical and statistical terminology.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing the GCP/ICH regulations and 21 CFR Part 11 preferred.
• Familiarity and proficiency with computer programs including, but not limited to, Windows, Excel, MS Word and Outlook; working knowledge of MSaccess, Visual Basic, FileMaker Pro and relational databases desirable.
• High level of proficiency in SAS.
• Experience preparing study results for submission using SAS.
• Familiarity with coding dictionaries.
• Must possess excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism and ability to effectively interact with staff and management alike; ability to verbally communicate effectively with data management, department clinical research and other team members.

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Clinical SAS Programmer (Telecommute, UK)

working FT from home

CONTRACT - Clinical SAS Programmer (working FT from home)
Position Type: Contract
Location: From home
Salary: GBP 40-45 per hour

Background:

My client is prepared to allow a Statistical Programmer the chance to provide services 100% from home. This role will run as a 3 month rolling contract and commence in May. The assignment will require the selected consultant to program derived datasets, tables, figures and listings independant of instruction and will ideally have a proven track record of successfully working from home.

Additional Information:

Hobson Prior is a specialist employment business acting on behalf of its client. We are a corporate member of the REC and operate strictly within the regulations governing the conduct of employment businesses which requires us to provide detailed information to candidates in relation to specific roles prior to the submission of their personal details and prohibits the disclosure of information relating to candidates without their consent. Hobson Prior is an accredited ISO9001:2000 business

To apply, please respond with an up to date CV quoting the reference: ' gv-9405 '. Alternatively, please contact me for further details

George Vernon
Hobson Prior
e: george.vernon [at] hobsonprior.com

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Sr SAS Clinical Programmers (Hartford, CT)

We urgently need 4 intermediate to Sr SAS Clinical Programmers with Pharmaceutical Industry experience. Description follows.

Please respond to: joe [at] g-2-consulting.com

Responsibilities:

Position Purpose:

Role is primarily responsible for the project lead of statistical programming actives in the Clinical Programming group. SAS programming is a core skill, but main focus of the position is oversight of external providers performing programming.

• Accountable for the provision of standard and non-standard data sets, tables, listings and figures based on the final synopsis and SAP that are required for the study reports, submissions and product defense
• Delivers against the overall protocol timeline, cost and quality goals through matrix communication within the Study Team
• Clearly specifies requirements to external resources and to assure the quality of deliverables provided by external resources
• Champions operational excellence to provide continuous improvement of processes and sharing of best practices across TAs
• Tracks milestones against project timelines
• Communicates effectively not only within the teams and functional lines but also with the external resources

Major Duties:

• Serve as the clinical programming representative on drug development project teams, working closely with project team leaders and CPW leadership to establish strategy, time lines, and project management for the analysis and reporting of clinical study data
• Actively support the CPW Sourcing model where programming is primarily performed by Shanghai or FSP partners and overseen by Internal Programmers who are the face for the team. Accountable for the delivery of tables, listings and figures through FSP and low-cost providers
• Makes decisions regarding operations within relevant therapeutic area, including project plans, specifications and resource allocation, allowing time and resource for ESUB activities
• Oversee the development of standard and non-standard datasets, tables, listings, and figures based on the final protocol synopsis and SAP that are required for the clinical study report, submissions and product defense
• Adhere to TA standards, aligning phase I to IV programming standards to develop repositories to support enhanced clinical trials, safety first initiative, commercial and litigation support
• Prepare for an ESUB by ensuring that value added datasets and their programming plans meet the FDA's ESUB requirements as well as study reporting needs. Contribute to the production of ESUB components when required either directly, by providing additional information or by way of review
• Provides filing, approval and regulatory programming support for all aspects of a submission
• Aligns cross-functionally with project team members to address project-related goals
• Provides end game report and IB tables, listings and figures

Qualifications:

Training & Education Preferred:

Minimum: BS in Statistics with 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent experience. Desirable: MS in Statistics with 6 - 9 years industry experience or equivalent experience

• At least 3 years experience with SAS
• At least 3 years of statistical programming experience including the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data
• At least 3 years experience working in a disciplined systems programming environment; experienced with Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and regulatory validation requirements including 21 CFR Part 11

Prior Experience Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical development and regulatory submission processes
• Expert knowledge of base SAS, SAS macro language, graph, FSP, AF, STATS, SQL as well as other programming languages, etc
• Knowledge of FDA guidance on electronic submissions
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with SAS statistical procedures
• Knowledge of systems testing processes and documentation
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, communication and project management skills required

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Senior SAS Programmer Contract (Switzerland)

World leading pharmaceutical, seeking experience SAS programmer with Clinical trials background a must. Pls contact me on 0044 (0)1273 727 930 or e-mail: gavin [at] stelfoxuk.com

Starts ASAP& offering intial 6 months contract, with few of long term renewals. Paying top market rates available with the benefit of Switzerland's Tax haven.

Program according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings, and figures across several trials with a given compound and regulatory submission activities. Develop and comply with project/study programming standards and specifications following internal guidelines. Provide programming specifications for analysis datasets, pooled datasets and deliverables in consultation with the statistician. Support quality control and quality audit of deliverables Provide input as required at all meetings, discussions and activities covering aspects of Statistical Reporting on trial level activities Maintain efficient interfaces with internal and external customers and communicate effectively across line functions.

KEY JOB SKILLS

• Experience using SAS in the analysis and the reporting of pharmaceutical data
• Experience in Oncology therapeutic area
• Working knowledge of database design/structures
• Expertise with SAS (including SAS macro language)

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Advanced macro knowledge
• Experience of complex programming Architecture or Application development

KEY BEHAVIOURS

• Good team player
• Good organizational
• Continuous improvement mentality and attention to detail
• Fluent English (oral and written)

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Senior SAS Programmer / Team Leader - PRA International (Raleigh, NC)

Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced Statistical SAS® Programmers for our growing Analysis & Reporting teams in the following offices: Raleigh, NC (World Headquarters); Lenexa, KS (Kansas City suburb). Several levels are available -- including Team Leader positions. The Analysis Programmer provides statistical programming support and validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings. This person also provides statistical output for clinical study reports. The SAS Programmer will review clinical study protocols and case report forms, work with biostatisticians, writers and clinical staff to generate data summarization, analysis and reports; write and document programs; write command files; generate analysis databases in SAS; produce tables, listings and plots presenting data; review reports for consistency between text and tables; and perform ad hoc programming. As a Team Leader (Principal SAS Programmer), you will provide senior-level statistical programming support and validation of statistical analyses, datasets, tables, figures and listings. You will also serve as the Project Team Leader overseeing operational activities of the other Analysis Programmers. You will certainly have the opportunity to keep your technical programming skills sharp with hands-on work. However, you will also participate in the Analysis & Reporting team's implementation/testing of new software applications, the review and update of SOPs, and leading new business initiatives.

Qualifications

All candidates must possess a Bachelors degree -- however, an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is preferred. As a successful candidate, you will possess a minimum of 2 years (SAS Programmer) or 5 years (Team Leader) SAS Programming work in a pharmaceutical company or CRO. Additionally, Team Leaders must have the demonstrated ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the Statistical SAS Programming processes for multiple clinical trials.

Organization

PRA International provides employees the opportunity to work on complex, global trials that can change the course of medicine. For over 25 years, we have had a single mission - to become the best 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 .In addition to a unique professional challenge, PRA offers a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages work/life balance.

PRA International also offers:

• Extended personal time off because we know you have a life outside of work
• Competitive benefits plan
• Flexible work schedules
• Access to world-class therapeutic expertise unrivaled by any other CRO

URL: www.prainternational.com/careers.htm
Email: WaerhouseAimee [at] praintl.com

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Biostatistican/SAS Programmer - Datatech (UK or France)

Datatech have the following position. An exciting opportunity that could be just for you...

Are you a Biostatistician/SAS Programmer? Would you like to join a dynamic organisation with a flexible working policy?

Our client an international full service CRO is currently looking for a SAS Programmer or Statistician to join them to assist with the following responsibilities:

• Review and update SOP’s
• Statistical point of contact for allocated studies
• Data presentations for inclusion in Clinical study Reports including production of such reports.
• Statistical support during study design and set up
• Development and review of Statistical Analysis Plans
• Perform and oversee technical data management tasks

Suitable candidates must have at least 2 years experience gained within a CRO or Pharma company, have good knowledge of ICH-GCP and be a science graduate.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of clinical data, attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills and good communication skills.

You must also be able to demonstrate professionalism, the ability to prioritise and manage tasks within a flexible environment and have sound knowledge of data management programming software.

For more information for this great opportunity, or to apply, please contact us at admin@datatech.org.uk.

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