Programmer Analyst I

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  

As a community of Dornsife College “we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms…as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society.”  The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.  This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions, relationships, policies, and practices of the College.  What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life.  If we want our scholars, staff, and students to be able to give their very best, we must create an academic environment that portends success.  

Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn, research, and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence, together. 

Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task, but includes that person’s capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department.  Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work, and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others, and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.

We are looking for a candidate for a Programmer Analyst I position at the Center for Economic and Social Research at the University of Southern California with a strong quantitative background and interest in aging, public policy, and the social sciences. The programmer will work in a multidisciplinary environment in support of policy research on a wide range of issues related to aging, including health, economics, and psychological measures. The programmer will provide programming support to dataset collection and management from large-scale survey data, as well as to research projects.

The successful programmer will be required to:

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain complex programs.
• Use Stata and other statistical programs as necessary (SAS, R) to extract, clean, and manage data in support of the research project.
• Work with the research team to manage data collection, conduct analyses and/or missing data imputation, and create reports.
• Acquire a strong understanding of research topics and a thorough knowledge of the data and programming efforts involved.
• Acquire an understanding of the eligibility requirements of public programs and develop code to evaluate benefit determination in survey data subjects.
• Participate in research projects on a wide range of topics. Contribute to research designs as needed, participate in the preparation of descriptive and analytical tables, and research papers.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to produce careful and detail-oriented work.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong analytic skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of statistical programs, Stata experience preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical methods (regression, ANOVA, t-tests, etc.)

Preferred education: Master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree combined with relevant work experience may be equivalent.

Education requirements: Major in statistics, biostatistics, economics, psychometrics, mathematics, epidemiology, quantitative social sciences, public policy, or related field.

Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $35.16 - $42. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This is a grant funded position.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.  

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of programming and documentation procedures and programming methods and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages.