Programmer Analyst

6 Degrees Health•Amarillo, TX

18h•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

6 Degrees Health is seeking a Programmer Analyst to support its healthcare cost-containment work by preparing and analyzing data, maintaining and modifying SAS programs and audit templates, and helping ensure accurate client data and reporting. The role involves interpreting datasets and supporting business decision-making, with the opportunity to learn new data sources and develop subject-matter expertise in data and reporting. The position works with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and requires sound judgment, problem solving, communication, time management, and strategic thinking. The position is based in Amarillo, Texas. It is classified as exempt and reports to the Director of Technology and Data Analytics. The role has no supervisory responsibility. The company offers remote work opportunities, but the posting does not specify whether this particular position is onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential job functions.
Education and experience in development and programming.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Professionalism.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
Communication proficiency.
Time-management skills.
Strategic-thinking skills.
Strong internal and external verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
A college degree or equivalent work experience.
Data mining or ETL experience.
SQL experience.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large datasets using SAS, Python, R, or similar tools.
Ability to quickly understand new data sources and become a subject-matter expert in data and reporting.
Ability to gather requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage projects.
Ability to identify process-improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Prepare client data for programming.
Run existing SAS programs.
Perform basic troubleshooting to identify issues with client data.
Perform basic troubleshooting of existing SAS programs.
Under direction, make basic modifications to existing SAS programs.
Write SAS infile programs.
Make modifications to existing audit templates.
Read and understand various process flows and procedures.
Work a five-day schedule and additional hours beyond the regularly scheduled shift to cover vacancies, if necessary.
Operate computers and phones to support position requirements.