>> From: Lisa Estrella <lestrella at healthmarketscience.com> >> Date: March 8, 2013 >> Subject: Job opportunity for CompSci students >> >> The HMS Programmer Analyst is a key member of the HMS Professional >> Services Data team responsible for the development, maintenance, and >> enhancement of client deliverables. The Programmer Analyst is >> responsible for developing solutions that meet the specific needs of our >> clients. To accomplish this objective, he or she will review >> requirements with Project Managers, develop scripts to generate >> deliverables, and quality-check results. In addition to developing and >> maintaining client projects, the Programmer Analyst will also be >> responsible for performing data analysis for both internal and external >> customers. He or she should be comfortable conversing with clients; >> either in person or over the phone. To be successful in this role, the >> Programmer Analyst must understand the business value of HMS solutions >> and the impact that design decisions will have on our customers. >> >> Primary responsibilities will include: >> >> o Develop and test scripts to generate data deliverables for clients >> o Maintain and modify existing scripts >> o Analyzes data quality issues; identify root cause and come up with >> solutions >> o Fields client data-questions; either over the phone or in person >> o Work with Project Managers to develop custom solutions to meet >> client business needs >> o Analyze large data sets using scripting and query tools as needed >> o Meets agreed-upon timelines for the completion of project tasks. >> o Assists with the transition of products to operations; provides >> training and written documentation. >> >> Key Competencies: >> >> o Strong general technical ability, including proficiency in: >> o Scripting with languages such as Perl, Ruby, or Python >> o SQL and developer tools such as PL/SQL >> o Linux and/or Unix style OS >> o Version control systems such as Git >> o Excellent communication skills >> o Ability to work independently and within a team environment >> o Ability to creatively solve diverse problems >> o Ability to work under tight deadlines >> o Strong analytical skills including analysis, data collection, >> process mapping and troubleshooting for root cause >> >> Additional Useful Skills: >> >> o Exposure to Makefiles >> o Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing information and/or >> healthcare claims data >> o Experience dealing with large data sets (1M+ records) >> o Practical knowledge of data processing and manipulation (ETL) >> o Regular expressions >> >> Job Requirements: >> >> o BA/BS degree required (specialization in information technology or >> computer software design preferred) >> o 3+ years experience utilizing a scripting language such as Ruby, >> Perl, Unix >> o 2+ years data management experience with healthcare data - provider >> profiles, medical coding, script and/or outlet data >> >> Lisa N. Estrella >> Senior Data Analyst, Life Sciences >> >> Health Market Science >> The Science of Better Results >> 2700 Horizon Drive o King of Prussia, PA o 19406 >> P: 610.994.5103 o F: 610.940.4003 o healthmarketscience.com