Computer Scientist II

Computer Science Opportunities with Actuarial Research Corporation Computer Scientist II September 2026,Columbia, Maryland Actuarial Research Corporation (ARC) is a small, well-established, privately held consulting firm that performs a blend of innovative actuarial and healthcare economic analyses. We are involved in reviewing and analyzing healthcare policy and reform initiatives, managed care, and long-term care. Our principal clients are federal government agencies, and we also serve a variety of private-sector organizations. As our name suggests, ARC staff possess considerable expertise in actuarial science, particularly as it relates to public programs. However, we also have a large portfolio of business related to general health policy analysis, supported by a team with diverse policy, research, and analytical experiences. We seek individuals who are interested in applying computer programming and technical skills in a unique non-corporate setting, helping to shape a major portion of the U.S. healthcare system through the development and implementation of healthcare financing policy. The Computer Scientist II works on teams, assisting higher-graded computer programmers and project leaders to develop program specifications and to extract information from datasets. The Computer Scientist has a moderate degree of experience with programming tools and with relevant datasets, requiring some formal and on-the-job training on the finer points of data and techniques. DUTIES YOU WILL PERFORM: At ARC, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of health-related projects. For example, you will work in teams with other ARC employees and with peers in client organizations to: Use SAS, SQL, Python and/or similar programming language to manipulate data to answer policy and programmatic questions Develop and maintain databases derived from administrative, survey, or similar data Contribute to major developmental efforts and critical projects and work on teams with other ARC employees and with peers in client organizations Generate tables and extracts from the person-based databases for use by other analysts Document methods, data anomalies, and findings for technical and lay readers Use project specifications to create, adapt, revise and run computer programs: Arrange specifications by developing logical sequences and workflows Convert logical sequence and workflow into program language Verify coding by performing trial runs and modifies code as needed Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes and activities Comply with relevant information security and privacy regulations and guidance Perform other duties as assigned NATURE OF ASSIGNMENTS: Tasks comprise structured, moderate/mid-level assignments that are designed to be integrated into broader and more complex projects and that involve applying a series of different and unrelated processes and methods. The incumbent decides what needs to be done based on analyses of the subjects and issues related to the assignment; and selects appropriate courses of action from many acceptable alternatives. The incumbent identifies and analyzes important factors inherent to assignments. The complexity of the work is based on a moderate level of knowledge/experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY NEEDED TO PERFORM: Required: Ability to establish/maintain working relationships with others and to work effectively on teams Ability to communicate with technical peers and lay audiences regarding work activities Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Some programming experience Knowledge of, and skill in applying, software (such as Microsoft Office) and practices sufficient for the following purposes: To perform structured work integrated into broader projects; To communicate factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing; and To gather and summarize results of work performed Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar degree Ability to program in SAS, SQL, Python and/or similar programming language Exposure to SAS, Snowflake, Databricks and/or similar programming environment Knowledge of, and skill in utilizing, BI and reporting tools Exposure in utilizing AI tools for programming and/or similar task WE OFFER: Competitive pay, with a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 Generous insurance benefits to include health, dental, life and disability insurance Employer provided 401(k) retirement plan (including eligibility for employer contribution) Eligibility for merit compensation (bonus) Paid leave to include vacation, sick leave, and holidays Eligibility for a graduate tuition program A flexible work environment with an emphasis on work/life balance 6928 Little River Turnpike Suite E Annandale, VA 22003 P: View phone number on click.appcast.io Maryland Office 10320 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 975 Columbia, MD 21044 P: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr