Position Title: Statistical Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities: Integrity Management Services, LLC (IMS), a leading health care consulting firm in the Washington D.C. area is seeking a Statistical Analyst with at least 3 years experience, to conduct various health care data analysis projects to help detect patterns of potential fraud and abuse within the health care industry. For candidates with management experience, please inquire about the Data Manager position. Currently, this is a temporary position to assist during a busy season of contract work. This short-term assignment is available through April 30, 2013. However, there is a high possibility of an extension and/or permanent hire. Additionally, we are flexible for those looking for part-time work. Typically candidates who excel are hired for a permanent position. The analyst will develop and run statistical models in SAS, provide support for Medicare/Medicaid fraud investigations or hearings, and participate in ad hoc studies as requested. The analyst will possess strong analytical skills and able to use statistical software including SAS, SQL, Business Objects, MS Excel, and MS Access. Specifically, the analyst should possess SAS programming knowledge and intermediate level experience with SAS macros, PROC REPORT, SAS/GRAPH procedures, SAS ODS, PROC UNIVERIATE, PROC TTEST, PROC MEANS, and PROC FREQ, SAS/GIS. The analyst should also have experience applying statistical concepts including t-tests and chi-square, to large datasets. The analyst should have experience with analyzing and interpreting data, maintaining and manipulating large datasets, ensuring integrity of the data, performing quality assurance, and formally writing results for submission in final reports. Additionally, the analyst may research specific regulatory and industry information regarding Medicare and Medicaid to support statistical analysis. Experience and knowledge of health care claims data is preferred (e.g. familiarity with ICD-9 codes, physician specialty codes, pharmaceutical data, provider identifiers, etc.). Current projects primarily involve Medicaid data and Medicare Part A and B data. The Statistical Analyst will work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team consisting of data analysts, statisticians, DBAs, IT operations staff, regulatory analysts, and various senior subject matter experts. The analyst should be able to effectively communicate with clients.

Position Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess a graduate or doctoral degree (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy, Statistics, Economics, Biometrics, etc.) with extensive quantitative methods/statistical coursework, combined with 3 years of data analysis experience within the healthcare industry. Knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques and familiarity with SAS, SQL, or similar programs required. Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid and health care claims data is preferred. Management experience is also a plus. Enthusiastic individuals who can work effectively in both a team setting as well as independently is a must! All candidates MUST pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment. Local candidates preferred.

Salary Range: Temporary Employee. Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: No benefits for the temporary position. If position is converted to permanent full-time position, benefits (health, dental & 401K) are available.

Web Site: www.integritym.com

Application Address: Interested candidates should email resumes to Maria Habib. IMSJobs@integritym.com

Contact Email: IMSJobs@integritym.com

Application Deadline: 12/21/2012