Developing coding expertise and best practices to query, merge, and analyze complex healthcare data from large relational databases
Leveraging a variety of quantitative methods to standardize, blend, and distill data from multiple disparate sources
Iteratively developing and maintaining Python code while adopting best practices for increasing efficiency and minimizing computational errors
Participating in thorough code review and documentation, as well as parallel coding efforts for other programmers
Constructing analytic datasets and databases to support deliverables for various public health and healthcare financing engagements
Collaborating with project team members to review, critically evaluate, and translate business requirements into programming logic
Participating in continuing education courses on healthcare-related and/or technical coding topics as applicable to the role
Requirements
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.
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Generous paid time off policy
Merit-based annual increases
Bonus opportunities
Robust recognition program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
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
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