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Senior Programmer/Analyst

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Oct 27, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	10/27/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129474
Position Title	Senior Programmer/Analyst
Hiring Range Minimum	$87,700
Hiring Range Maximum	$109,600
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location of Position	Lebanon, NH DHMC 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	NA
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	This position is as the senior programmer/analyst in the New Hampshire Birth Cohort Study - a large ongoing maternal/child cohort funded by an NIH program grant until 2030. This study is a large and complex one that obtains a vast array of survey and laboratory data on its participants on an ongoing basis, and this needs exceptional level of expertise and ability.
Description	Design, develop and maintain analysis tools to support the New Hampshire Birth Cohort Study as a member of an academic research support team in the Department of Epidemiology. The Children's Center New Hampshire Birth Cohort Study ( NHBCS) is an NIH-funded Birth Cohort established in the department of Epidemiology in 2009 by Dr Karagas (PI) that is a part of the US-wide Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes ( ECHO) program. ECHO program is in its 2nd cycle and includes a vast and complex array of data collection instruments and tools that require extensive data management.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Master's degree in public health, statistics, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-7 years of professional experience in statistics, data management, epidemiology, or related field. 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in health services research, claims data, managing complex data systems, and mentoring junior research programmers/analysts. Extensive understanding of rigorous and efficient research design, implementation, and analytic methodologies, particularly around health services research. Advanced SAS knowledge required, including demonstrated experience using SAS functions, developing SAS macros, merging large datasets, and modeling. Advanced knowledge of the R programming language is required, along with a general understanding of object-oriented computing. Demonstrated claims data expertise with knowledge and understanding of other types of data preferred. Proven ability to effectively mentor analytic activities, interacting with all levels of staff, management, and executive leadership internally and externally.
Preferred Qualifications	Other statistical software and/or programming languages (i.e., SPSS, STATA, Python) preferred. Demonstrated data management and statistical methodology expertise. Ability to work independently, taking initiative to advance methods and studies proactively. Proven ability to use sound judgment when interacting with internal and external collaborators. Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population. Outstanding interpersonal, oral & written communication skills.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Janet Peacock
Department Contact Phone Number	603-650-1853
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Janet Peacock
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-650-1853
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83667

Key Accountabilities

Description

Programming/Scripting

Designs, programs, extends, maintains, and evaluates new and existing algorithms and applications to support the objectives of multiple research projects and grants.
Determines best available technologies and resources needed to achieve project goals
Oversees and manages all local data requests and queries for the project
Compute projected participant numbers to Milestone Accrual Plan (MAP) for NIH reporting
Conduct required data management to update the 'core dataset'
May assist with publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals or conferences

Percentage Of Time

Description

Project management and communication

Understands project requirements and meets project milestones within time restrictions
Adapts to changing project requirements and makes recommendations for alternative solutions to keep project on track.
Collaborates with Dartmouth faculty and staff and maintains dialog with project stakeholders.
Documents project technologies as needed.
Effectively communicates with project colleagues

Percentage Of Time

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.