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Requisition ID:  116150

Sr. Statistical Programmer Analyst

We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Statistical Programmer Analyst (Sr. Programmer Analyst) who is interested in collaborating on research in the Johns Hopkins Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH). The programmer will be focused on a variety of research projects focused on policy and health services for populations with substance use and mental health conditions. This position is supported by grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute of Mental Health. The position will involve analysis of Medicaid and Medicare claims and encounters data, including implementing code to identify cohorts meeting study inclusion criteria, constructing variables, building datasets, and conducting statistical modeling. The programmer will work closely with a team that has expertise in causal inference using observational data so will employ these methods in the statistical modeling work.


The effective candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and good at working both collaboratively and independently. The successful candidate will have prior work experience analyzing large datasets and familiarity with health insurance claims data. Interests in the health of marginalized and disadvantaged populations is a plus.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate leadership around data curation and analysis task in a highly flexible, dynamic team environment.
  • Perform data intake and cleaning tasks on large administrative datasets (e.g., insurance claims).
  • Ensure compliance with human subjects and data security protocols.
  • Use advanced statistical and programming software (e.g., SAS, Stata, SQL, R, Python) to conduct exploratory and hypothesis-driven data analysis.
  • Solve complex data problems using appropriate methodologies for analyses (e.g., advanced regression modeling, econometrics).
  • Create data visualizations and tables.
  • Engage in ongoing meetings with research partners.
  • Participate in the development, submission, and publication of study manuscripts.
  • Support the mentorship of junior data analyst colleagues.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Direct programming experience while pursuing education may count towards related experience.
  • Significant undergraduate programming coursework or independent project can be considered as related experience.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Three years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Public Health, or a related field preferred.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Programmer Analyst 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Statistical Programmer Analyst   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Health Policy & Management -Independent  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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