Research Python Programmer, Data Analyst

RTI International

. Query, merge, and analyze complex healthcare data from large relational databases .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programming with Python, SAS, and SQL for healthcare data analysis, while ensuring high-quality coding practices and efficient data management. Capable of mentoring peers and contributing to strategic health initiatives through effective communication and collaboration.

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Python ProgrammingSAS ProgrammingSQL Analytical CodingHealthcare Industry ExperienceAnalytic Development Life Cycle

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisRelational DatabasesQuantitative MethodsData StandardizationAnalytic Dataset ConstructionProgramming Logic TranslationCode ReviewQA/QC ProceduresAnalytic Programming QualityEmerging Technologies Identification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPlanning SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytic ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

TeradataSnowflakeDB2OracleSQL ServerJiraGitLinuxUnix

Industry Keywords

Healthcare FinancingCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesICD-10CPTHCPCSData ScienceComputer ScienceStatisticsHealth PolicySocial Sciences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaLinuxOraclePerlPythonSnowflakeSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Query, merge, and analyze complex healthcare data from large relational databases
Use quantitative methods to standardize, blend, and distill data from disparate sources into analytic insights for client reports, journal manuscripts, abstracts, and professional meeting posters
Develop and maintain SAS, SQL, or Python code to increase efficiency, minimize computational errors, and improve business processes and analytic results
Participate in code review, documentation, and parallel coding to maintain quality and enable efficient code transfer
Construct analytic datasets and databases for public health and healthcare financing engagements
Review, evaluate, and refine business requirements and translate them into programming logic
Advise and mentor fellow programmers and early-career staff
Resolve day-to-day issues of small to medium complexity
Support strategic programming and health practice initiatives, including identifying emerging technologies and creating coding efficiencies
Participate in industry conferences and continuing education
Share insights through staff presentations, codebase utilities, and training

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 8 years of programming experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master’s degree in the same areas with at least 6 years of relevant experience as an equivalent combination
Minimum of 8 years of combined experience with Python, SAS, or SQL analytical coding
At least 4 years of experience leveraging Python and/or SQL for analytic programming
Demonstrated expertise linking various types of data files
Programming experience using relational databases such as Teradata, Snowflake, DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server
Healthcare industry experience, analytic experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and/or knowledge of healthcare terminology and taxonomy/classification systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
Experience designing and implementing flexible, reusable, scalable, computationally efficient, and maintainable programming code
Understanding of analytic programming quality and best practices, including QA/QC procedures such as peer review of code and parallel programming
Demonstrated experience with all phases of the Analytic Development Life Cycle
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, including written and oral English-language skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate regularly 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 2 years of functional or technical leadership experience
Preferred: Experience with R, Java, and Perl
Preferred: Experience with relational database management concepts
Preferred: Programming experience within CMS data systems such as IDRC, CCW, or CDR
Preferred: Understanding and use of Jira or Git
Preferred: Experience with Linux/Unix

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Merit based annual increases
Bonus opportunities
Robust recognition program
Competitive health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
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