[Remote] Data Analytics Developer (Remote Eligible)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mathematica is a company that applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. They are seeking an intellectually curious Data Analytics Developer who is passionate about using big data to answer research questions that influence decision making in U.S. health care policy. The role involves working with large data sources, ensuring data quality, and providing best practice solutions for data processing optimization.ResponsibilitiesWorking with large secondary data sources such as Medicare and Medicaid administrative claims data and survey data to effectively answer research questions about health care policyProviding creating and best practice solutions for data processing optimization, commonly on cloud computing platformsEnsuring data quality through all stages of data processing with rigorous quality controlIteratively informing requirements and specifications, which will include articulating findings and working with researchers to adjust specifications and code as interim results are foundSkillsA bachelor's degree with a strong academic record in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, public health, public administration, public policy, sociology, political science, or a related field1-5 years of programming experience in a professional or academic environmentProgramming experience using Python, SQL, SAS, R or Stata, or a similar data engineering or statistical languageStrong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with othersExcellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audienceHas the ability to pass a background investigation or security clearance for federally contracted project workExperience performing data pipelining or analytics using cloud computing platforms and services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and/or Databricks is strongly preferredSubject-matter knowledge in healthcare data preferredHolding an active Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Enterprise User Administration (EUA) ID is desiredBenefitsCompetitive salariesA comprehensive benefits packageBeing 100 percent employee ownedFinancial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strengthAn independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strengthDiscretionary bonus based on company and individual performanceCoworking spaces where availableCompany OverviewMathematica provides research and technical assistance support services and products for evidence and program management for their partners. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.mathematica.org.