POSITION TITLE: Data Programmer/Analytical Support
LOCATION: Remote
CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a High-Risk Public Trust
COMPANY OVERVIEW
At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.
In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you. Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.
At APV, we Always Provide Value
POSITION SUMMARY
APV is seeking a Data Programmer/Analytical to support production, data preparation, quality control, testing, documentation, and routine analytical activities for FDA CDER's Office of Computational Science.
The position is designed for an early-career technical professional with foundational programming and data-analysis skills who can execute well-defined tasks under the direction of senior programmers, data standards specialists, and clinical/nonclinical subject matter experts
DUTIES
- Write, execute, and maintain basic programs and scripts using R, Python, SAS, SQL, or similar programming languages.
- Prepare, transform, organize, and perform basic validation of structured datasets.
- Execute established analytical workflows using approved specifications, templates, scripts, and procedures.
- Generate recurring tables, listings, reports, visualizations, and other analytical outputs.
- Perform first-level quality control of datasets, programs, and outputs.
- Compare expected and actual results and document discrepancies.
- Execute regression tests and predefined test cases for analytical tools and workflows.
- Troubleshoot routine programming errors and escalate more complex issues to senior staff.
- Support development and maintenance of reusable scripts, templates, functions, and automation components.
- Assist senior staff with data preparation and routine processing supporting clinical, SpAS, and nonclinical analyses.
- Maintain documentation of datasets, programs, processing steps, testing results, versions, and final outputs.
- Organize analytical artifacts within approved repositories and configuration-management processes.
- Support basic visualization and dashboard development where appropriate.
- Assist with user acceptance testing, tool testing, and validation activities.
- Learn FDA-specific tools, data formats, and analytical processes through structured onboarding and mentoring.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Bioinformatics, or another quantitative or technical discipline.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 0–2 years of professional experience; relevant internships, academic projects, research experience, or co-op experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
- Basic programming experience in at least one language such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, Java, or similar.
- Ability to work with structured datasets and perform basic data transformations.
- Understanding of basic software testing, data-quality, or analytical concepts.
- Ability to follow detailed technical specifications and established procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and accept technical direction from senior team members.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access. This role supports sensitive federal programs and involves elevated access to systems and data.
- Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to life sciences, healthcare data, clinical research, pharmaceutical development, regulatory data, CDISC standards, SAS, R, visualization tools, Git/version control, or automated testing is helpful but not required at the time of hire.
ABOUT APV
APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field and 0–2 years of experience. Requires programming, structured data, testing, documentation skills, U.S. work authorization, and ability to obtain High-Risk Public Trust access.
Key Responsibilities
- writing programs
- preparing datasets
- performing testing
Skills & Tools
R, Python, SAS, SQL, Java, Git, CDISC
Job Details
- Category: Data and Analytics
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Columbia
- Languages: English
About APV
A mission-driven technology company delivering IT, training, and consulting solutions to federal and state agencies. — Industry: Information Technology