Junior Medicaid Programmer

Job Description

Junior Medicaid Programmer | American Institutes for Research (AIR)

The Tone:
This is an early career programming position at American Institutes for Research (AIR), offering flexibility for remote work within the U.S. or from a U.S. office location. AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to applying behavioral and social science research to address pressing challenges globally and within the United States. This role is crucial for the Healthcare Innovations Team, supporting research by performing data-centric tasks to produce rigorous evidence and translate findings into actionable insights for the healthcare sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations
• Pay: $83700–$111600 yearly
• Team: Healthcare Innovations Team
• Mission: Generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions to improve healthcare, translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.
• Tech Stack: SQL, Python, Linux, Snowflake (preferred), Databricks (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Query Databases: Access and extract information from large claims databases, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer data.
• Construct Data Files: Build and thoroughly document analytic data files for research purposes.
• Generate Reports: Create customized, presentation-quality reports based on the results of data analysis.
• Analyze Data: Apply quantitative methods and techniques to effectively manage and analyze research data.
• Support Projects: Actively participate in the design of research studies and manage administrative aspects pertinent to various projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative analytics field with a minimum of 2 years of quantitative research experience in health policy or a related field, or a Master’s degree in a quantitative analytics field, health policy, public policy, or public health.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in SQL, Python, and/or Linux, along with proven experience processing and analyzing Medicare, Medicaid, or other commercial claims data.
• Skills: Solid knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques, demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Bonus: Experience with Snowflake and Databricks platforms is preferred.