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Senior Statistical Programmer roles in clinical trials, biostatistics, and real-world evidence analysis qualify for CPT when your program directly covers SAS, R, or statistical methodology coursework. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must integrate with your current academic plan, not run alongside it.
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The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides Automation support for multiple clients and on-going projects that could require the development, testing, and implementation of new Automation rules, programs, and other processes. Must be able to work in a multi lpar client environment. Also assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge of z/OS Opsmvs or z/SA Automation or both products and detailed knowledge of rexx programming and Netview.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
- Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
- Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
- Provide thought leadership within the Automation team.
- Understand how to configure and support System state manager.
- Understand how to configure and support Opslog archive process.
- Understand how to configure and support MSF and the understanding of EPI.
- Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
- Work in a Team environment with Automation team and other State holders.
- Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required.
- Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
- Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
- Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
- Owner of overly complex assignments
- Understanding of zSA architecture
- Defining automation policy
- Defining message automation especially EMM
- zSA commands
- Handling zSA defined resources / modifying goals
- Installation and upgrade experience
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
- Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred
- Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform complex Automation changes without failure.
- Ability to perform and lead complex projects
- Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Enhanced fertility coverage
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website. If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
Position Summary
The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides Automation support for multiple clients and on-going projects that could require the development, testing, and implementation of new Automation rules, programs, and other processes. Must be able to work in a multi lpar client environment. Also assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge of z/OS Opsmvs or z/SA Automation or both products and detailed knowledge of rexx programming and Netview.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
- Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
- Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
- Provide thought leadership within the Automation team.
- Understand how to configure and support System state manager.
- Understand how to configure and support Opslog archive process.
- Understand how to configure and support MSF and the understanding of EPI.
- Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
- Work in a Team environment with Automation team and other State holders.
- Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required.
- Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
- Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
- Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
- Owner of overly complex assignments
- Understanding of zSA architecture
- Defining automation policy
- Defining message automation especially EMM
- zSA commands
- Handling zSA defined resources / modifying goals
- Installation and upgrade experience
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
- Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred
- Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform complex Automation changes without failure.
- Ability to perform and lead complex projects
- Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Enhanced fertility coverage
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website. If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior Statistical Programmer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Statistical Programmer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your graduate program includes coursework in biostatistics, clinical data management, or statistical computing and the position requires applying those skills directly. Your DSO evaluates the job description against your academic plan. Roles involving CDISC standards, SAS programming, or regulatory submission datasets typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement at the senior level.
Can I work as a Senior Statistical Programmer on part-time CPT while finishing my thesis?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, is available while you're enrolled full-time. Many biostatistics and data science programs authorize part-time CPT for senior-level contract roles during the thesis phase, provided the work directly supports your research. Using 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility, so tracking cumulative hours matters.
How do I find employers who will hire F-1 students for Senior Statistical Programmer positions on CPT?
Migrate Mate shows Senior Statistical Programmer postings filtered by employers with documented CPT and visa sponsorship history, so you can identify companies already familiar with the authorization process. Pharma CROs, health technology firms, and academic medical centers tend to hire the most CPT students for statistical programming roles because their project timelines align with academic semesters.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my job duties change after I start?
CPT is authorized for a specific position, employer, and date range listed on your I-20. If your duties shift significantly, for example from SAS programming to data engineering work outside biostatistics, your DSO may need to issue a new I-20 reflecting the updated role. Working outside the scope of authorized CPT violates F-1 status, so notify your DSO before duties change, not after.
Do Senior Statistical Programmer employers need to file anything with USCIS for CPT?
No. CPT is authorized entirely by your school, and your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS. Your updated I-20 with the CPT endorsement is your work authorization document. The employer does need to complete I-9 verification using that I-20 and your F-1 visa. If the employer is E-Verify enrolled, that system will accept CPT authorization without additional steps.
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