Programmer

Georgetown University; Corner Brook; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Programmer, Department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Health to support policy-relevant research using large datasets, including TAF data, on Medicaid disparities. This is a full-time, temporary position with a one-year appointment and potential renewal.

The project investigates disparities in care among Medicaid beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes between 2016 and 2022.

Qualifications

• Master-level degree or higher in data science, public policy, public health, economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field with 7 to 8 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with the following programming software: Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from CMS and other sources
• Construct tables and figures for publications and presentations
• Collaborate with PI on research questions and methodology
• Serve as data custodian for project and work with project manager on logistics
• Collaborate with researchers across different institutions

Education

Master's degree or higher in data science, public policy, public health, economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Programmer, Department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Health - Georgetown University with interests in the intersection of public health and big data. Applicants can hold a Master’s degree in any data-related discipline and must have interest in conducting policy-relevant research that involves large data sets. The research fellow will work with Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (TAF) data and will help the team advance the research goals of an existing R01 grant. This is a full-time, temporary position. The appointment duration will be one-year with the potential for renewal.

The project investigates disparities in care among Medicaid beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) between 2016 and 2022. Medicaid covers 25% of Americans with T2DM. T2DM is burdensome and disproportionately impacts vulnerable and disenfranchised populations; of note, there are stark race/ethnic disparities in T2DM care goals, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations. States contract with private (non-profit or for-profit) Medicaid managed care organizations (MMCOs) to lower costs, increase quality, and pass on the financial risks of covering Medicaid beneficiaries. Heterogeneity across and within state programs can affect the quality of T2DM care and, specifically, disparities through benefit generosity or affecting MMCO entry and post-entry behavior. State policymakers also have significant influence over marketplaces where MMCOs compete, which can have consequences for race/ethnic disparities, given that Medicaid disproportionately covers non-white populations. We use data from the TAF representing over 86 million beneficiaries across all states, as well as all insurers, to provide policy-relevant insights into how Medicaid-managed care programs can be designed to reduce disparities in chronic disease burdens.

Additional Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Analyze large datasets from CMS and other sources
• Construct tables and figures for publications and presentations
• Collaborate with PI on research questions and methodology
• Serve as data custodian for project and work with project manager on logistics
• Collaborate with researchers across different institutions

Work Interactions

The Programmer will work under the supervision of the PI, Maria Alva, PhD, and in cooperation with other project team members (including a graduate student data analyst and professor at a collaborating institution). The Programmer should be comfortable working independently, but they will have weekly meetings with the PI to review progress and adjust methodology as needed. They will also have a weekly meeting with the analyst from our collaborating institution and another with the data team. There will be monthly project team meetings during which the PI, programmer, collaborators, and project manager will discuss overall progress towards deliverables.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Master-level degree or higher in data science, public policy, public health, economics, social sciences, computer science, or a related field with 7 to 8 years’ experience.
• Familiarity with the following programming software: Python and SQL.

Please note: Only U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or those lawfully admitted for permanent residence are eligible for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with Medicaid claims data would highly desirable.
• Previous experience working with Jupiter Notebooks and/or Github.
• Previous experience working in Databricks.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $66,783.00 - $126,720.23 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf