TL;DR

Senior Systems Programmer (Healthcare): Designing and implementing advanced programming solutions for large-scale health research and evaluation projects with an accent on data management workflows and statistical output generation. Focus on architecting reusable code, mentoring programming teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance across secure research environments.

Location: Must be based in the United States; flexible to work remotely or from AIR office locations in Arlington, Chapel Hill, Chicago, Sacramento, or Austin.

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 USD

Company

A nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to conducting behavioral and social science research and providing technical assistance to address critical societal challenges.

What you will do

Lead the design and development of advanced programming solutions for health research and evaluation.
Manage data workflows including extraction, transformation, validation, and integration of complex datasets.
Develop and optimize reusable code libraries, macros, and templates to drive efficiency across projects.
Conduct statistical analyses and generate high-quality outputs for technical reports and publications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to programming teams through code reviews and guidance.
Collaborate with statisticians and data scientists to translate analytical requirements into executable code.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship available).
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Health).
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in SAS programming with large-scale administrative or healthcare datasets.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing programming teams and delivering analytic products.
Proficiency with data governance and working in secure or virtual research environments.
Expert-level skills in SAS macro programming, data step processing, and statistical procedures.

Nice to have

Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative field.
Experience with R, Python, or SQL.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive total rewards program designed for staff motivation and retention.
Commitment to a nonpartisan and inclusive research-driven culture.
Opportunities for professional development and technical leadership.
Supportive work-life balance within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Contribution to mission-driven projects impacting policy and healthcare outcomes.