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Georgetown Univerisity Data Programmer - Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) in Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements
The Data Programmer provides innovative software solutions to complex functional problems for all ATra® Black Box related projects. S/he provides software development programming for software releases of the ATra® Black Box and researches, develops, and integrates the technical designs from the ATra® Black Box Chief Research Scientist, following grant-mandated schedules and engaging clients in the implementation of new functional enhancements to the ATra® Black Box software. In particular, this position will focus on SAS programming to facilitate the generating and upload of reports from the Black Box into a useable format by jurisdictions. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Contribute technical content to new grant proposals, grant reports, and manuscripts for publications.
Attend professional meetings and provide product demonstrations of the ATra® Black Box software.
Serve as a technical support on the ATra® Black Box to technical and non-technical staff on ATra® Black Box project teams.
Work with the Chief Research Scientist on ATra® technical design and software development.
Interface with jurisdictions to understand and implement their needs.
Work with the Director of the Health Data Analytics Program on all aspects of implementation and functionality of the ATra® Black Box.
Work Interactions
The position will work independently but in close collaboration under the general direction of the OSVPR Director of the Health Data Analytics Program and in consultation with the OSVPR Chief Research Scientist of the AvesTerra Initiative. The position will also work in collaboration with the non-technical and technical staff members of multiple project teams and the end user clients (customers) of the ATra® Black Box. These clients are subject matter experts in infectious disease, state and local government public health departments, and federal government agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The position will also collaborate with technical staff in UIS.
Requirements and Qualifications
M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
General knowledge of algorithms development, data structures, database systems, operating systems, computer security, data communications, formal language theory, encryption, and computer programming
Software development experience with Ada, Python, Java, C/C++, Swift, or Rust is important. SAS programming experience is critical
Experience with formal methods, program proof-of-correctness techniques, and/or high-assurance systems development
Excellent speaking and writing skills with good command of computerized word processing, presentation preparation and desktop publishing
Ability to document and explain technical processes to multiple audiences
Ability to translate quantitative and qualitative findings into narratives for publication and other effective tools to communicate findings to other scientists, funding agencies, and the general public
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with faculty, collaborators, and stakeholders from a variety of disciplines, organizations and business sectors, including other universities and national laboratories as well as governmental, non-governmental, and community-based organizations
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
Experience working with subject matter specialists in public health jurisdictions and federal agencies
Proficiency in Ada 2012 computer programming language for a production system
Significant experience in the entire software development lifecycle for a critical production system, including defining requirements for new functionality, implementation, quality assurance, and software maintenance
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Telework. 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:
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
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.
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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 (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .