Health Analytics and Application Developer

Health Analytics and Application Developer Location: Washington, DC Area We currently have an opening for a Health Analytics and Application Developer to support Summit's work with the federal government. This position will sit at the intersection of health claims investigations, statistical analysis, and full-stack application development. The ideal candidate will bring skills in statistical sampling, modeling, and data analysis using SAS, Python, or R along with a commensurate background in web application development. Summit Consulting LLC is a quantitative and qualitative analysis firm that uses economics, statistics, and data science to solve problems for our federal and private-sector clients. Our services in federal infrastructure finance, evidence-based program evaluation, program and business modernization, and enforcement analytics help make government effective and society just. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative workplace built on diverse thought, learning, and trust. We are looking for someone who can help federal agencies analyze their data more efficiently, build and maintain analytical tools, and translate technical requirements into practical solutions for government users. We are committed to creating an environment that empowers people to do their best work. Primary Duties Develop, test, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and web-based applications used by federal staff Support full‑stack application development using modern frameworks and technologies Participate in requirements gathering and translate user needs into technical specifications, business rules, application features, and testable acceptance criteria Perform code reviews, debugging, unit testing, and quality assurance testing for analytical applications Create and maintain technical documentation, user documentation, and development notes Support deployment planning, application troubleshooting, user acceptance testing, and production monitoring Work with structured datasets to support statistical sampling, data validation, and investigative analysis Assist with casework requiring SAS, Python, R, or related statistical programming tools Help design and implement reproducible workflows for data cleaning, analysis, and quality control Collaborate with project managers, developers, analysts, and client stakeholders to prioritize work and deliver high‑quality products Support training, demonstrations, and user support for analytical tools and data products Minimum Technical Requirements 5+ years professional experience in application development, data analytics, and statistical programming Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, economics, information systems, engineering, or a related field Experience reviewing/analyzing health claims data Experience developing, testing, and maintaining web applications or analytical tools Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitLab Experience writing/debugging/testing clean, well‑documented, reproducible code Experience developing or supporting software testing, QA/QC processes, unit testing, user acceptance testing, and code review workflows Experience performing data cleaning, data validation, data analysis, and statistical programming in SAS, R, Python, SQL, or similar tools U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a public trust clearance Preferred Skills and Experience Experience working with health claims data, Form 5500 data, or other large administrative datasets SAS certification or demonstrated professional SAS programming experience Experience building web applications with React and Python Experience supporting federal government clients Experience creating technical documentation and user guides Compensation and Benefits Full‑Time Salary Range: $80,000‑105,000. This range reflects our market-based pay structure. Individual compensation is determined by factors including business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, experience). We support our employees' health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Full‑time employees are eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) options 401(k) with 4% employer match Disability, life, and accident insurance Holidays and generous paid time off, including to vote and volunteer Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal/state sick leave Summit is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO is the law. Summit strives to ensure accessibility for all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit