About Urban Institute :
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At the Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit focusing on social and economic policy, our researchers and policy entrepreneurs open minds, shape decisions, and identify transformative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.
Our Mission
To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.
Our Values
Collaboration, Equity, Inclusivity, Independence, and Integrity.
The Opportunity
The Office of Technology and Data Science (Tech and Data) is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join the Research and Web Technology (Research Tech) team.
The Research Tech team contains research programmers, web developers, data engineers, and software engineers.
As a part of this team, you will use tools such as R, Python, C, C++, Fortran, SAS, STATA, and cloud computing technologies to translate public policy and proposals into platforms, algorithms, and code.
The team supports research and develops analysis, tools, data, and computing platforms in multiple programming languages leveraging cloud environments.
These technologies and platforms often include work involving statistical and data analysis, data transformation, API development, microsimulation, and Amazon Web Services.
The Tech and Data team works collaboratively, and the Research and Web Technology team works closely with our Data Science and Infrastructure teams.
Our team members have solid analytical and debugging skills, knowledge of new and legacy platforms, and provide creative approaches to support researchers with high-quality and innovative solutions.
What You’ll Do :
- Maintain and modify existing code written in C++, Python, and R.
- Develop new software and systems using Python, R, and cloud computing technology according to specifications.
- Develop and maintain data-driven platforms using R, SAS, STATA, or Python, including tasks such as data analysis, system integration, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of the platform.
- Collaborate with technical and research staff to meet project goals.
- Translate research objectives and principles into code implementations.
- Effectively communicate results to research staff.
- Debug and resolve programming issues.
- Participate in code review processes.
- Proactively suggest improvements and innovations of methods and processes.
Who You Are :
The successful candidate will have :
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of professional and academic experience, with a concentration in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related fields and 2-5 years of experience with programming (providing a code sample is required as part of the process).
- Experience with version control such as git and GitHub.
- Experience with Python.
- Some experience with a compiled language like C / C++ or Fortran.
- Experience with databases.
- Some exposure to AWS cloud architectures and technologies, e.g., S3, IAM, Lambda, EC2, RDS.
- Some exposure to containerization technologies like Docker.
- Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.
- Interest in economic and social policy.
- Proven ability to consistently manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and relationships.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with individuals of differing backgrounds and experience.
- Experience with R, Stata, or SAS is a plus.
What you’ll experience :
No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country.
We are committed to cultivating a community and working in a manner defined by collaboration, equity, inclusivity, independence, and integrity.
Urban’s greatest asset is our people.
The salary range for this position is Min $65,600, Mid $86,070, Max $105,086. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal equity.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute’s total compensation package.
Urban is committed to supporting our staff’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners.
It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits.
Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you’re hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting.
You’ll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Urban Institute has formally recognized the Urban Institute Employees’ Union, which is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).
Urban management and the Union work together in good faith and are motivated by a shared commitment to this institution.
This position is included in the Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned.
This posting is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Urban management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
The Urban Institute is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law.
The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minorities / Women / Disabilities / Veterans. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities.
If you have a physical and / or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@urban.
org. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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