[Remote] Senior Systems Programmer, Healthcare Innovations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research. The Senior Systems Programmer will drive innovation in data science and architect scalable programming solutions to influence strategic decisions across AIR’s health portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of advanced programming solutions for large-scale health research and evaluation projects
• Oversee data management workflows, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and integration from multiple sources (e.g., claims, EHR, survey data)
• Develop and optimize reusable code libraries, macros, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across projects
• Conduct complex statistical analyses and generate high-quality outputs including tables, listings, and visualizations for technical reports and publications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to programming teams, including code reviews, training, and guidance on best practices
• Collaborate with statisticians, researchers, and data scientists to translate analytical requirements into executable code
• Ensure compliance with data security protocols and regulatory requirements in secure computing environments
• Contribute to proposal development by designing analytic approaches, estimating level of effort, and drafting technical sections
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data quality, reproducibility, and workflow automation
• Represent AIR in client meetings and technical discussions, communicating complex programming concepts clearly and effectively

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Economics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in programming, including experience with large-scale administrative or healthcare datasets
• Experience working on CMS projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of health services researchers conducting program evaluations and program implementation
• Experience working within various CMS data environments and platforms, including Model Space, IDR, CDR, etc
• Demonstrated leadership in managing programming teams and delivering high-impact analytic products
• Experience working in secure or virtual research environments and familiarity with data governance best practices
• Expert-level proficiency in R, Python, SQL and related programming languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, virtual team environment

Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program
• Reward our staff competitively
• Motivate them to achieve our critical mission

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