Health Analytics and Application Developer (Hybrid)

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

• 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 with app development technologies and languages, including React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, REST APIs, SQL, and relational databases
• 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

We offer a collaborative and rewarding work environment where we value your input, experience, and professional development. Our office is in the heart of DC's Chinatown neighborhood, offering access to public transportation.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, 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

Our Hiring Process

If selected to move forward, you will:

• Participate in an initial behavioral phone screen with our recruiting team.
• Meet with staff members for a technical and collaborative interview.
• Complete a background check (if selected for further consideration).

Work Environment

Our office is in the heart of Washington, DC's Chinatown neighborhood, with convenient access to public transportation. We operate in a hybrid model and provide an integration partner to support your onboarding and professional development.