Statistical Programming Analyst III

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently performs advanced statistical analyses using Python, SAS, and SQL, leveraging data mining methodologies to support routine and ad hoc reporting across complex datasets. Designs, develops, and maintains high‑quality Tableau dashboards and data visualizations, translating analytical results into structured narrative reports that clearly communicate insights, quantify trends, and to create data‑driven decision‑making.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree Statistics/Biostatistics, mathematics, computer science, or other job-related field
Four years statistical programming or statistical interpretation.
Strong organizational, customer service, and analytical skills
Ability to use complex mathematical calculations
Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts
Relevant computer programming skills

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience with statistical practices.
Five years statistical software and relational database experience.
Proficiency in SAS, Python and/or SQL.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Computer systems support knowledge

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and executes complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting.
Creates supporting documentation outlining all procedures within scope of responsibility.
Develops complex sampling design and/or execution methodology for sample selection.
Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, ad hoc reporting, and data mining tools.
Provides sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.
Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain patterns and trends.
Participates in writing of articles suitable for internal/external publication to support departmental efforts. May assume a leadership role in this activity.
Provides assistance in development of project plans and system life cycle maintenance, performing quality checks on relational database tables, and in the development of focused end-user applications.
With leadership responsibilities as assigned by management, participates in development of change requests and testing plans for changes to existing relational database tables.
Researches new sources of data and provides written and/or verbal feedback to management.