Python Programmer, Data Analyst

RTI International

. Analyze and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative administrative health data from multiple sources into meaningful results .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python and SQL for data analysis, with a strong focus on quality assurance and best practices in analytic programming. Capable of synthesizing complex healthcare data into actionable insights while collaborating effectively with project teams.

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Python ProgrammingSQL Analytical CodingRelational Database ManagementAnalytic Development Life CycleHealthcare Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical ProgrammingAnalytic Dataset ConstructionQuality Assurance ProceduresQuantitative Methods

Soft Skills

Analytic ThinkingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailWritten and Oral Communication

Tools & Technologies

TeradataSnowflakeDB2OracleSQL ServerSASJiraGit

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DataCMS Analytic ExperienceICD-10CPTHCPCS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePythonSnowflakeSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative administrative health data from multiple sources into meaningful results
Provide analytic development and statistical programming knowledge to project teams conducting healthcare data research
Query, merge, and analyze complex healthcare data from large relational databases
Use quantitative methods to standardize, blend, and distill disparate data sources into analytic insights for client reports, journal manuscripts, abstracts, and professional meeting posters
Iteratively develop and maintain Python code using best practices to improve efficiency, minimize computational errors, and improve business processes and analytic results
Participate in code review, documentation, and parallel coding efforts to maintain quality and enable efficient code transfer
Construct analytic datasets and databases for public health and healthcare financing engagements
Collaborate with project team members to refine business requirements and translate them into programming logic
Work independently, resolve day-to-day issues, and apply coding best practices and standards
Participate in continuing education on healthcare-related and technical coding topics
Share insights through staff presentations, collective codebase utilities, and training early-career staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Master’s degree in the same areas and at least 1 year of relevant experience as an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Python or SQL analytical coding and familiarity with 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
Experience with analytic programming quality and best practices, including QA/QC procedures such as peer review of code and parallel programming
Familiarity with all phases of the Analytic Development Life Cycle and demonstrated experience in at least 1 phase
Organizational and planning skills enabling independent work while contributing to a team effort
Analytic thinking with exceptional attention to quality and detail
Good interpersonal skills, written and oral English-language skills, ability to manage competing deadlines, and ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status
Preferred: at least 1 year of SAS analytic programming experience
Preferred: understanding of relational database management concepts
Preferred: healthcare industry experience, CMS analytic experience, and/or healthcare terminology and taxonomy/classification systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
Preferred: programming experience in CMS data systems such as IDRC, CCW, or CDR
Preferred: understanding and use of issue tracking and code versioning tools such as Jira or Git

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Generous paid time off policy
Merit based annual increases
Bonus opportunities
Robust recognition program
Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability
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
Other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance