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If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.\n\nAbout the Hiring Group\n\nRTI’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.\n\nThis position is based in Research Triangle Park, NC or any other U.S. location as a telecommuter.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nCore responsibilities:\n\nApproximately 85% of working time will require:\n\nDeveloping coding expertise and best practices to query, merge, and analyze complex healthcare data from large relational databases\nLeveraging a variety of quantitative methods to standardize, blend, and distill data from multiple disparate sources, transforming them into analytic insights for use in client reports, journal manuscripts, abstracts, or posters for professional meetings\nIteratively developing and maintaining Python code while adopting best practices for increasing efficiency, minimizing computational errors, implementing process improvements, and other approaches that add value to business processes and analytic results\nParticipating in thorough code review and documentation, as well as parallel coding efforts for other programmers to maintain quality standards and ensure that code may be efficiently transferred among team members as needed\nConstructing analytic datasets and databases to support deliverables for various public health and healthcare financing engagements\nCollaborating with project team members to review, critically evaluate, and refine business requirements, and then translate those requirements into programming logic\nAdopting and refining technical skills on projects, including working independently, proactively resolving day-to-day issues of small complexity, and leveraging coding best practices and standards\n\nApproximately 15% of working time will require:\n\nParticipating in continuing education courses on healthcare-related and/or technical coding topics (including learning new coding languages) as applicable to the role and evolving business needs\nSharing insights gained from the above activities with fellow programmers, leaders, and other division staff through activities such as presentations at staff meetings, contributions to collective codebase utilities, and training early career staff\n\nWhat You'll Need\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\nBS/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. An equivalent combination of education and experience is defined as a Master’s degree in the same areas mentioned above and at least 1 year of relevant experience\nMinimum of 3 years of experience with Python or SQL analytical coding with demonstrated familiarity with the linkage of various types of data files\nProgramming experience using data stored in relational databases such as Teradata, Snowflake, DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server\nExperience designing and implementing flexible, reusable, scalable, programming code\nCommitment to analytic programming quality and best practices, including experience with QA/QC procedures (e.g., peer review of code, parallel programming)\nFamiliarity with all phases of the Analytic Development Life Cycle and demonstrated experience in working with at least 1 of these phases\nOrganizational and planning skills that enable independent work while contributing to a team effort\nAnalytic thinker with exceptional attention to quality and detail\nGood 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\nApplicants 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\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nAt least 1 year of experience using SAS for analytic programming\nDemonstrated understanding of relational database management concepts\nHealthcare 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)\nProgramming experience within CMS data systems such as the Integrated Data Repository (IDRC), Chronic Conditions Warehouse (CCW), or Centralized Data Repository (CDR)\nUnderstanding and use of issue tracking and code versioning tools such as Jira or Git\nAbility 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\n\n#LI-KV1\n\nEEO & Pay Equity Statements\n\nFor San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.\n\nRTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\n\nFor Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAt RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a 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, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.\n\nEqual Pay Act Minimum/Range\n\n$91,000 - $112,000\nAs a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value a variety of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nClick here to view the EEOC Know Your Rights Poster.","company":"Rti International","rawCompany":"rti international","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T09:43:08.183Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Python Programmer/Data Analyst","description":"Why RTI\n\nRTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. 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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. 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Further information is available here.\n\nRTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\n\nFor Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAt RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a 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, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.\n\nEqual Pay Act Minimum/Range\n\n$91,000 - $112,000\nAs a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value a variety of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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