Senior SAS Programmer/Analyst (Santa Barbara, CA)

The Thomson Corporation is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Thomson Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

The Senior SAS Programmer is responsible for technical design, implementation, development and maintenance of Method scripts used in Thomson Healthcare products.

• Coding and testing: implement software to ensure correctness and completeness of function; adhere to software standards; write clear external and in-code documentation.
• Maintenance and support: perform trouble-shooting, make bug fixes, write and revise technical documentation.
• Identify and make process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Training or course work in the fields of statistics, computer science, or information systems
• 5 - 10 years previous experience with structured programming languages.
• A basic understanding of data processing and file structure.
• Experience working with Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAS, including DATA STEP and MACRO programming
• Previous work with administrative claims data (Medicare, Medicaid, or private sector) desirable.
• A strong interest in health research and attention to detail are also necessary
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to estimate and track project/task timelines.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.

The H-1B visa cap has been fulfilled for fiscal year 2008 which begins October 1, 2007 and therefore Thomson is unable to sponsor new (first-time) H-1B visas.

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards. These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

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