[Hiring] Python Programmer/Analyst @Research Triangle Institute

Role Description

RTI’s Center for Data Interoperability is seeking dynamic and detail-orientated candidates for a full-time Programmer/Analyst with Python or SQL analytic programming experience. The Programmer/Analyst will work with researcher teams to analyze and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative administrative health data from multiple sources into meaningful results. Individuals in this role will provide analytic development and statistical programming knowledge to project teams conducting research using healthcare data, especially large and complex health insurance claims and survey data, in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in Research Triangle Park, NC or any other U.S. location as a telecommuter.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or advanced degree in data science, computer science, statistics, social sciences, health policy or related field with at least 3 years of programming experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Python or SQL analytical coding with demonstrated familiarity with the linkage of various types of data files.
• Programming experience using data stored in relational databases such as Teradata, Snowflake, DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server.
• Experience designing and implementing flexible, reusable, scalable programming code.
• Commitment to analytic programming quality and best practices, including experience with QA/QC procedures (e.g., peer review of code, parallel programming).
• Familiarity with all phases of the Analytic Development Life Cycle and demonstrated experience in working with at least 1 of these phases.
• Organizational and planning skills that enable independent work while contributing to a team effort.
• Analytic thinker with exceptional attention to quality and detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, including written and oral English-language skills, the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines, and the ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis while regularly collaborating with project teams.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience using SAS for analytic programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of relational database management concepts.
• Healthcare industry experience, analytic experience in work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and/or knowledge of healthcare terminology and taxonomy/classification systems (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS).
• Programming experience within CMS data systems such as the Integrated Data Repository (IDRC), Chronic Conditions Warehouse (CCW), or Centralized Data Repository (CDR).
• Understanding and use of issue tracking and code versioning tools such as Jira or Git.
• Ability to thoroughly review and adjust code, ultimately providing quality programming output while developing the ability to identify overall enhancements to programming or project team processes.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Merit-based annual increases.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Robust recognition program.
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability).
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Company Description

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

Hiring Salary Range: $91,000 - $112,000