STATISTICIAN III in Columbia, SC for a nationally recognized state agency working to improve the health and welfare of South Carolinians.

DESCRIPTION
As a Statistician III under limited supervision, you will perform senior level statistical functions and plan, design, and supervise all phases of complex research and analytical projects related to health care.

Specifically you will use statistical software packages to develop programs for client data requests and internal research activities using the health care utilization data. You will work with and communicate with clients regarding study protocol or statistical analysis issues as they arise and develop tailored reports and create graphical reports using the latest technologies. You will also work directly with and communicate with staff members regarding study execution as it relates to timelines, data quality, and interpretation of results.

In addition, you will develop patient level statistical databases by linking setting-specific patient data to form records describing treatment of illness and use of services. Using SAS software, you will develop standard statistical reports describing medical practice areas, provider files, utilization rates, trends and projections. You will design complex research and statistical studies to be performed using data bases maintained by the office.

Lastly, your assistance will be required in the preparation of grant and contract proposals.

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in statistics or a Bachelor’s degree with statistical course work and experience in statistics. Experience using the SAS computing package is preferred. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent attention and accuracy with details and a strong individual initiative, organization skills and multi-tasking ability.

EXPECTED TRAVEL
Travel for this role will be minimal.

LOCATION
This is an office-based position located in Columbia, SC.

COMPENSATION
The ORS is offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. In addition, State Employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, a flexible work schedule, and a solid and secure retirement system, the State of South Carolina offers a competitive benefits program for state employees.

INTRODUCTION
The SC Budget and Control Board, Office of Research and Statistics (ORS) is a nationally recognized state government agency, known for its reputation for unparalleled data stewardship and the most complete health and human services data capability in the United States.

The ORS, an entity with no regulatory functions in South Carolina state government, is the central setting housing healthcare data, human services data, education, law enforcement, public safety data and numerous other administrative databases. The ORS, those state agencies, and other organizations recognized the need for program evaluation and outcomes that encompassed information from other systems. The need to better understand disparities that exist in health, education, law enforcement and social services was also a driving force to integrate data from these systems, resulting in the South Carolina Data Warehouse. These data serve as the foundation for most projects and initiatives.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply by visiting www.jobs.sc.gov, RE: Statistician III – 004481. For additional information, please visit www.bcb.sc.gov or call (803) 737-0739, please reference the above listed position number.