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Programmer Analyst / Senior Programmer Analyst, Remote

Aledade, Inc.
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
4550 Montgomery Avenue (Show on map)
September 07, 2022
We are seeking a new member of our Impact Analytics team at Aledade to support the evaluation of Aledade's population health interventions and to create and analyze datasets that answer pressing business and policy questions. Working within the CMS Virtual Research Data Center, this person will design and conduct analyses that leverage national Medicare and Medicaid claims data in addition to other payer claims and data sources as appropriate. They will work across teams to understand key performance and policy questions facing the business and bring data to inform strategic and tactical decision making. The successful candidate will have experience with health care data sources including claims data, strong critical thinking and SAS programming skills, and a passion for the intricacies of value based care. We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the US. As a Statistical Research Programmer, you will be responsible for: Utilizing national Medicare and Medicaid claims and encounter data in addition to other sources as appropriate to model value-based care program rules and analyze ACO performance. Creating and designing large, complex datasets as well as maintaining existing data products Creating SAS programs based on specifications from payer contracts, Medicare rulemaking documents, and project stakeholders to answer ongoing and ad-hoc analyses supporting finance, policy, and growth teams. Evaluating new and existing SAS code for efficiencies and implementing changes across multiple data products Collaboration with other SAS programmers operating within same data environment on best practices and code updates Designing and executing descriptive analyses to identify opportunities to improve care delivery, support population health product development, and inform Aledade's growth strategy. Working with teams across Aledade to identify implications of analysis results and translate findings into action. Presenting analysis results to internal audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Medicare or Medicaid claims and encounter data. Medicaid T-MSIS data experience preferred Advanced data manipulation skills, including a strong foundation in SAS programming with a focus on writing and documenting efficient and reproducible code Expertise with SAS macros and PROC SQL (and/or other SQL programming) Demonstrated ability to conduct nuanced analyses to produce accurate and unbiased results and tell the story of those results in data visualizations and reports. Knowledge of standard methods for measuring health care utilization, spending, quality, and outcomes; risk adjustment; provider profiling; and related analytical tasks. Familiarity with quantitative analysis, grounded in epidemiology, biostatistics, econometrics, health informatics, health care analytics or related field. Intense attention to detail and data quality assurance; ability to validate results and investigate abnormalities or unexpected results Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines and priorities. Minimum 5 years experience with health care claims programming and data management. Thinks beyond their immediate team and contributes to making Aledade holistically better (active engagement in D&I efforts, culture initiatives, facilitating training, leading roundtables, etc.) All prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated, including booster shots, against COVID-19 with a COVID-19 vaccine for which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a license or an Emergency Use Authorization prior to mutually-agreed upon start date at Aledade, unless they qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. In certain limited circumstances, Aledade will accept documented proof of prior infection with COVID-19 in lieu of a booster shot. *If you are passionate about transforming the healthcare system into one that best serves the needs of patients, doctors, and society, we'd love for you to join us!* Who We Are: Aledade is a leader in population health that is using innovative, value based solutions to transform the way physicians interact with their patients. We are on a mission to change healthcare for the better and solve complex problems within the healthcare system. We follow the simple but radical idea that Aledade only succeeds when our partner practices succeed. From our cutting-edge technology platform to practice transformation services, we provide physicians with everything they need to create and run an accountable care organization (), revamping the way they practice and getting them back to where they should be: quarterbacking their patients' health care! Our customized solutions help clinicians in communities across America preserve their autonomy, deliver better care to their patients, reduce overall costs, and keep independent physician practices flourishing. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness, and a desire to learn. You will work with team members that bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs, and achievements to their work, united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. We've recently been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, Best Workplace in HealthCare & Biopharma, Top 100 Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Glassdoor Best Places to Work, a Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, a Tech Tribune 10 Best Tech Startups in Maryland and Bethesda, Best Tech for Good, Best Workplaces for Millennials, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Parents, Top Workplaces USA, and a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace. That's because the things that matter to you also matter to us! In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the needs of our full-time team-members: Flexible work schedules and ability to work remotely available for many roles Educational Assistant Program Robust time off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year!) Paid Volunteer Days 11 paid holidays 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents 6 weeks paid sabbatical Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners 401(k) with up to 4% match Stock options Monthly cell phone stipend Jeans everyday workplace Gender neutral bathrooms And more! At Aledade, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.