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Capital One is looking for a SAS programmer either in Northern Virginia or Richmond. See the job description below and pass along your resume to me so I can refer you and help you with the application process. Thanks.
Application Developer
Description
Level: Principal Associate
Participates in technical design, development and implementation of application systems. Works with designer/analysts to implement enhancements or new applications in a mainframe environment. Attends meetings to understand desired results, coding, unit and/or system testing, and documents changes. Occasionally requires troubleshooting and correcting production issues in emergency type situations. May also direct work of junior application developers.
Responsibilities:
• Designs and codes programs; creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and revise programs. Writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures
• Writes new programs of moderate complexity and scope, working with basic applications, systems designs, and specifications and utilizing standard procedures and techniques
• Interfaces with system designers to design, code, test and implement application programs. Assists in developing application specifications
• Participates in post-implementation reviews of both application development content and process to maximize and share learning
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma, GED,Equivalent Certification or military experience
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Systems or Computer Science
• 2+ years of experience in Application Development using Ab Initio, SQL, Unix, Linux, SAS, ETL
Preferred Qualifications:
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide effort estimate for technical solution
• Ability to create and maintain system documentation
• Ability to derive design from requirements
• Ability to lead and participate in design, code, test case and implementation plan reviews
• Recognized by peers and customers for technical expertise
• Experienced at designing and tuning systems for speed and performance
• Strong analytical skills, with an aptitude for finding appropriate design abstractions
• Experience with RDBMS & Ab Initio or similar ETL tool
• Experience with SAS and R statistical coding
• Skilled working with team members located in different parts of the world
By: Bennie Fiol on February 21, 2013
at 12:56 pm
Hello Bennie, are you able to use outside assistance or staffing help? Please let me know when you can, our company started with Capital One in the early 2000s and would love to do some work wtih you again. We have quite a few SAS experts available as well. I appreciate your time and hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Mike
By: Mike Gustin on February 24, 2013
at 9:24 pm
Hi,
I am interested in the Application Developer position in Capital One. I have three years of IT experience and currently pursuing MBA- General(2012-14) from VCU. Please let me know if this position is available so that I can forward you my Resume as well.
Regards,
Richa
By: Richa Jauhari on March 4, 2013
at 4:22 pm
Richa,
Please contact Bennie Fiol at Bennie.Fiol@capitalone.com
Thanks,
VaSUG Board
By: btadams on March 4, 2013
at 7:04 pm
SAS Programmer/Data Analyst VCU School of Medicine
To apply for the position, please go to
https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/27081
Position Information
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Working Title SAS Programmer/Data Analyst
Role Title IT Analyst CL 2
Position Number 562990
Department Healthcare Policy and Research
Description of General Responsibilities To provide data base management for multiple grant funded research projects. Provide data analysis for publications and inter departmental projects. Also expected to perform IT consulting for the Department of Healthcare Policy and Research.
Qualifications Working knowledge of health services research, program evaluation, and other outcomes-oriented research methods. Extensive knowledge and skills with database management and analysis, statistical analysis, and software, such as but not limited to: SAS, SAS macro, Stata, FoxPro, and SQL.
Must be skilled in writing database and statistical programs for analytical purposes. Must have good experience in working with multiple data sources, linkage of claims data to primary data, and in preparation of administrative data for statistical analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative work experience and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Prefer MS in statistics, public health, health evaluation or social science and some years of experience with data analysis of large administrative data sets.
Pay Band T2
Department Hiring Range $40,959 – $76,960
Campus
Position Type Classified (full-time)
Hours/Week 40
Normal work days M-F
Normal work hours 8-5
Job Open Date 01/08/2013
Remove from posting on or before
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Category Information Technology
Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No
Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes – Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant.
Comments
Sensitive Position No
Resource Critical Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * What is your level of experience using SAS?
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Proficient
2. * What is your level of experience using Stata?
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Proficient
3. * Explain your experience extracting and merging large databases.
(Open Ended Question)
4. * Explain your experience using claims data.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
Bassam Dahman, PhD.
Assistant Professor
Department of Healthcare Policy and Research
School of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O.Box 980430
Richmond, VA
phone: (804) 828-8663
fax: (804) 628-1233
By: Bassam Dahman, PhD. on February 23, 2013
at 2:21 am
SAS Developer
Specific Job responsibilities:
• DATA extraction/Analysis (based on business req’s) from different sources like SQL server, Oracle, DB2, Access, Flat files, Excel sheets,
• Mainframe and build/validate monthly datasets.
• Automate batch processes in UNIX using shells scripts.
• Daily monitoring/troubleshooting of batch production scripts in Unix.
• Good communication skills.
Additional Details:
Independently conducts projects in quantitative/analytic modeling.
Develops new models, analytic processes or quantitative approaches.
Calculates economic capital for assigned Line of Business or consumer lending product.
May develop, calibrate and validate risk rating models for probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default.
Ensures that consistent credit risk rating methodology is established for assigned Line of Business and products that support sound credit decisions and maintains strong asset quality.
Activities include performing ad hoc analytics, statistical analyses, data queries and modeling, and providing technical and analytical support to other groups. Demonstrated experience with SAS, SAS-ETS, SQL or equivalent sophisticated statistical tools and Excel for analysis, statistical modeling and reporting.
Experience Required: 5-6 years of SAS Programming/Data analysis
(preferably financial mortgage/banking experience)
Skills (Must Have): SAS, SQL, UNIX, Excel, SAS EG, Macros
Education Level: Bachelor’s in IT/Computer science or experience will suffice
By: Shannon Jones on March 8, 2013
at 1:54 pm
Seeking multiple SAS Programmers for contract opportunities in the Richmond, VA area. Contract lengths are 6-11 months with potential to convert perm (not guaranteed).
Rate is negotiable.
Specific Job responsibilities :
DATA extraction/Analysis (based on business req’s) from different sources like SQL server, Oracle, DB2, Access, Flat files, Excel sheets,
Mainframe and build/validate monthly datasets.
Automate batch processes in UNIX using shells scripts.
Daily monitoring/troubleshooting of batch production scripts in Unix.
Good communication skills.
Experience Required : 5-6 years of SAS Programming/Data analysis
(preferably financial mortgage/banking experience)
Skills (Must Have) : SAS, SQL, UNIX, Excel, SAS EG, Macros
Skills (Preferred) : All the above skills and Mainframe experience is a plus
Education Level : Bachelor’s in IT/Computer science or experience will suffice
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 – 6 years experience including solid experience with predictive modeling and credit analytics in the consumer lending space.
Independently conducts projects in quantitative/analytic modeling.
Develops new models, analytic processes or quantitative approaches.
Calculates economic capital for assigned Line of Business or consumer lending product.
May develop, calibrate and validate risk rating models for probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default.
Ensures that consistent credit risk rating methodology is established for assigned Line of Business and products that support sound credit decisions and maintains strong asset quality.
Ensure that assigned credit risk rating methodology is in compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
Activities include performing ad hoc analytics, statistical analyses, data queries and modeling, and providing technical and analytical support to other groups.
Demonstrated experience with SAS, SAS-ETS, SQL or equivalent sophisticated statistical tools and Excel for analysis, statistical modeling and reporting.
By: Haley Steele on March 18, 2013
at 5:06 pm
Title: Reporting Analyst
Reports to: Director of Analytics
Location: Richmond, VA
Havas Discovery (www.havasdiscovery.com) is seeking a highly motivated Reporting Analyst to handle analytics for major clients in the Richmond office. The primary role of this position is to perform analytics that optimize results on behalf of our clients.
Requirements:
• Developing comprehensive measurement and analytics plans for multi-channel CRM campaigns
• Conducting campaign analysis, including statistical significance testing to enhance campaign performance across direct mail, e-mail, mobile, and online
• Designing and interpreting results from in-market tests
• Delivering value-added insight into analysis results and making actionable recommendations
• Collaborating with strategic, creative, and account staff, client exposure and assignment to key clients
Requirements:
• 2+ years in analytical/database marketing/CRM
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, statistics, economics, mathematics, or related field
• SAS, SQL and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Web analytics experience and experience using tools such as Google Analytics or Omniture a plus
• Expertise in emerging technologies (e.g., social media, online gaming, location-based/mobile marketing)
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to andrea.tirloy@havasdiscovery.com
We are an equal opportunity employer.
By: Andrea Tirloy on April 22, 2013
at 11:56 am
Hi Brian,
Thanks for suggesting this group to me. Please find details of the SAS contract we spoke about today below:
SAS Programmer
A large and globally renowned Pharmaceutical company are currently recruiting for a SAS programmer based in Richmond, Virginia. This is a long term contract expected to last until February 2014, paying a generous hourly rate plus overtime. This position is interviewing immediately and can start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will have 3 – 5 years of SAS Programming experience. Regulatory writing experience, particularly with aggregate safety reports, and a strong knowledge of CDISC standards is a big plus. Local candidates are strongly preferred, interstate candidate willing to relocate will also be considered.
The position will be a member of a Global Pharmacovigilance group and work with adverse event and serious adverse event data. This position will play an integral part in the data migration from Empirica Trace to Argus 7.0, produce tables in SAS and resolve database queries. This position is based on-site, applicants requesting remote work will not be considered.
Our client is large and globally pharmaceutical and consumer goods company employing over 35000 staff worldwide. This is an ideal position for a SAS programmer with 3 – 5 years of experience to gain rapid career development within a large and well known organization with exposure management level.
For more information or to apply please contact David Camrass or follow the link below.
David Camrass
Business Manager
Recruiting experts in Life Sciences
HAYS Recruiting experts worldwide
30 Montgomery Street,
Suite 680,
Jersey City,
New Jersey, 07302
T: +1 201-209-2875
E: david.camrass@hays.com
http://www.hays-us.com
Thanks again in advace Brian.
Kind regards
David
By: David Camrass on April 23, 2013
at 5:23 pm
90 day contract to hire in Richmond, VA
SAS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Provide statistical programming; database management and analytical support for scientific studies, contract deliverables, data requests and quality maintenance activities utilizing OPTN or Research databases. This position is a mid-level SAS Programming/Analyst position. The incumbent is expected to have expertise with intermediate and some advanced levels of SAS and/or SQL programming techniques.
Time % Principal duties and Responsibilities:
60% Programming and Data Management – Write, maintain and document SAS programs to obtain data from the OPTN or special research databases using intermediate and advanced SAS programming techniques. Write, maintain and document complex SAS programs to analyze the accuracy of the data in the OPTN database utilizing department standards and procedures and to support compliance monitoring and other audit functions using intermediate and advanced SAS programming techniques. Write and test simple to complex SQL scripts to update production data. Utilize intermediate and advanced SAS techniques to produce complex reports.
20% Special Projects – Provide information for simple and complex data requests, scientific studies or government deliverables. Utilize advanced analysis skills to monitor the data for potential database changes.
10% Documentation – Utilize established reporting mechanisms to accurately document daily work, quality or production variances and data project requests. Write and maintain documentation for all SAS programs.
10% Technical Improvement – Increase knowledge relating to SAS and other programming techniques/software and the scientific aspects and issues in the field of organ transplantation. Increase knowledge relating to the OPTN database.
Education/Experience: BA or BS, including major or significant coursework or experience in Statistics, Computer Science or Mathematics required or an equivalent level of professional SAS programming experience. At least 3 years SAS programming experience, or 2 years of experience with SQL. Experience working with large medical databases is a plus.
Required Skills: Expert knowledge of SQL or BASE SAS, DATA-step programming and key PROCs such as FREQ and PRINT. Additionally, working knowledge of advanced SAS applications such as use of macros, SQL, SAS GRAPH, TABULATE and/or REPORT PROCs, etc, SQL server skills helpful, and PC skills (Microsoft Office and Windows). Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Self-motivated and able to work independently and within teams.
This is a 90 day contract to hire posiiton in Richmond, Virginia.
By: Mike White on April 23, 2013
at 5:49 pm
7 month contract in Richmond, VA
SAS Programmer/ Analyst within the Financial Industry
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 – 6 years experience including solid experience with predictive modeling and credit analytics in the consumer lending or financial space. Independently conducts projects in quantitative/analytic modeling. Develops new models, analytic processes or quantitative approaches. Calculates economic capital for assigned Line of Business or consumer lending product. May develop, calibrate and validate risk rating models for probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default. Ensures that consistent credit risk rating methodology is established for assigned Line of Business and products that support sound credit decisions and maintains strong asset quality. Ensure that assigned credit risk rating methodology is in compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. Activities include performing ad hoc analytics, statistical analyses, data queries and modeling, and providing technical and analytical support to other groups. Demonstrated experience with SAS, SAS-ETS, SQL or equivalent sophisticated statistical tools and Excel for analysis, statistical modeling and reporting.
7 month contract in Richmond, VA
By: Mike White on April 23, 2013
at 5:53 pm
My client located in Central Virginia is looking for a Statistician who will be able to apply statistics to real world problems. He/she will be able to interact effectively with R&D scientists and engineers to understand variability in test method & study results and advise them in making statistically relevant conclusions. An outgoing personality with a drive to be customer focused is essential to this role.
Responsibilities:
• Understand statistical analysis methods that are to be applied to properly analyze data. Some statistical analysis/data modeling methods are to include
o General Linear Models – including multiple comparisons,
o Generalized Linear Models,
o Partial Least Squares,
o Principal Components Analysis,
o Logistic Regression,
o Random/Fixed (Mixed) Models, and
o Neural Network Models.
• Will be technically proficient in Design of Experiment (DoE/RSM/EVOP) methods.
• Perform large/small sample statistical analysis, perform distribution free statistical analysis, and generate test plan sample sizes to identify significant differences in the study factor data.
• Understand process improvement methods such as Statistical Process Control, Multivariate Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing.
Will be self-motivated to learn new methods, to learn about the factors being analyzed, to keep up-to-date technically, and to apply new knowledge to the job.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:
• Minimum 3 years of job related work experience
• Masters Degree in Statistics or related discipline that has a strong emphasis on data analysis
• ASQ Certifications (CRE, CQE, SSBB) is a plus
• Automotive, chemistry/chemical, or petroleum additive related academic background or work experience is a plus
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can independently apply logic and reasoning to problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Has experience with computer software packages such as:
o SAS, Minitab, JMP, Statistica, ProMV/ProBatch, SIMCA , Microsoft Excel, R, etc.
o Programming languages such as VB or C
o Database programs (Access, SQL, etc.)
o Microsoft Office applications
If you are qualified – please submit a Microsoft word document of your resume along with a cover letter to Tom Askew , Senior Associate, Partnership Executive Recruiting via email to t.askew@psiva.com
By: Tom Askew on May 6, 2013
at 7:14 pm