American Institutes for Research · 2 days ago
Principal Systems Programmer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
11+ years expAmerican Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. The Principal Systems Programmer will drive innovation in data science, architect scalable programming solutions, and influence strategic decisions across AIR’s health portfolio, while mentoring teams and contributing to impactful research.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal architect for designing data systems to support AIR’s health research projects, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reproducibility
Lead cross-functional teams in the development of innovative data solutions, using tools such as Databricks; R (the R statistical programming language); Python; Stata; SAS (Statistical Analysis System); and Git within Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) environments, including the Integrated Data Repository (IDR), Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse (CCW), and Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC)
Provide strategic oversight of data management and analytics pipelines, including governance, automation, and quality assurance
Design and implement advanced statistical programming methodologies for complex longitudinal, hierarchical, and multi-source datasets
Act as a senior advisor to project directors, statisticians, and clients on data strategy, analytic design, and technical feasibility
Spearhead the development of enterprise-wide programming standards, reusable assets, and documentation practices
Mentor and coach senior programmers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Lead technical contributions to proposals, including conceptualizing analytic frameworks, developing budgets, and writing compelling technical narratives
Represent AIR in high-level client engagements, conferences, and professional forums, showcasing AIR’s capabilities and thought leadership
Monitor emerging technologies and trends in data science and health analytics, recommending strategic investments and innovations
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 11 years of progressive experience in programming health data, with demonstrated impact in health research or evaluation
Demonstrated experience using Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and claims/encounter data within CMS environments (e.g. IDR, CCW, VRDC)
Demonstrated experience designing complex data systems drawing from multiple data sources
Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary data projects and teams
Deep experience with secure computing environments, data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and governance frameworks
Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical solutions with organizational goals
Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
Strong business development acumen and proposal writing experience
Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds
High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Proficiency in complementary tools and languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Git, cloud platforms) is preferred, but not required
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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