Data Programmer/Analytical Support

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES

• Write, execute, and maintain basic programs and scripts using R, Python, SAS, SQL, or similar programming languages.
• Prepare, transform, organize, and perform basic validation of structured datasets.
• Execute established analytical workflows using approved specifications, templates, scripts, and procedures.
• Generate recurring tables, listings, reports, visualizations, and other analytical outputs.
• Perform first-level quality control of datasets, programs, and outputs.
• Compare expected and actual results and document discrepancies.
• Execute regression tests and predefined test cases for analytical tools and workflows.
• Troubleshoot routine programming errors and escalate more complex issues to senior staff.
• Support development and maintenance of reusable scripts, templates, functions, and automation components.
• Assist senior staff with data preparation and routine processing supporting clinical, SpAS, and nonclinical analyses.
• Maintain documentation of datasets, programs, processing steps, testing results, versions, and final outputs.
• Organize analytical artifacts within approved repositories and configuration-management processes.
• Support basic visualization and dashboard development where appropriate.
• Assist with user acceptance testing, tool testing, and validation activities.
• Learn FDA-specific tools, data formats, and analytical processes through structured onboarding and mentoring.

EDUCATION

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 0–2 years of professional experience; relevant internships, academic projects, research experience, or co-op experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
• Basic programming experience in at least one language such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, Java, or similar.
• Ability to work with structured datasets and perform basic data transformations.
• Understanding of basic software testing, data-quality, or analytical concepts.
• Ability to follow detailed technical specifications and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and accept technical direction from senior team members.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access. This role supports sensitive federal programs and involves elevated access to systems and data.
• Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to life sciences, healthcare data, clinical research, pharmaceutical development, regulatory data, CDISC standards, SAS, R, visualization tools, Git/version control, or automated testing is helpful but not required at the time of hire.

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