Principal Systems Programmer

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 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

Serve as the principal architect for designing data systems to support AIR’s health research projects Lead cross-functional teams in the development of innovative data solutions, using tools such as Databricks; R; Python; Stata; SAS; and Git within CMS environments Provide strategic oversight of data management and analytics pipelines Design and implement advanced statistical programming methodologies Act as a senior advisor to project directors, statisticians, and clients Spearhead the development of enterprise-wide programming standards, reusable assets, and documentation practices Mentor and coach senior programmers and analysts Lead technical contributions to proposals Represent AIR in high-level client engagements, conferences, and professional forums Monitor emerging technologies and trends in data science and health analytics