Junior Programmer

Summary

Join TechSilo and contribute your expertise to mission-critical projects supporting national public health and drug safety! As a Junior Programmer, you will support the Data Analysis Search Host (DASH) database, assisting in managing project execution, tracking progress, and communicating with technical teams. You will maintain and modify database structures, develop SQL queries, troubleshoot data workflows, improve Microsoft Access-based tools, and enforce quality standards. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with database systems and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Java), and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal health programs and Microsoft Access. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Requirements

• Eligible for NACI (Public Trust) clearance (required)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years professional experience, including at least 2 years of experience coordinating or managing technical projects or tasks
• Skills & Certifications: Experience with database systems and programming languages relevant to DASH or similar platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Java)
• Strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate team coordination and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Supporting the DASH team by maintaining and modifying database structures
• Developing or editing SQL queries and scripts for reporting and data extraction
• Troubleshooting issues in data workflows and entry interfaces
• Assisting in improving Microsoft Access-based forms and data tools
• Setting and enforcing quality standards to meet contract requirements
• Resolving issues and facilitating communication between the Contractor and FDA project teams
• Supporting documentation and quality checks to help ensure compliance with FDA data standards and administrative guidelines
• Participating in setting task deadlines, tracking technical deliverables, and escalating any issues to ensure timely resolution
• Contributing to enforcing quality work standards as part of a broader FDA regulatory data management team
• Supporting compliance with administrative and contractual requirements through documentation, coordination, and progress reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal health programs such as the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) or similar regulatory environments (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Access and structured data systems in a regulatory or public health setting preferred
• Knowledge of quality standards enforcement and compliance monitoring in government contracts
• Familiarity with project management tools (such as Microsoft Project or JIRA) is a plus but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to help resolve issues that impact project delivery timelines
• Ability to support enforcement of work quality standards across multi-task technical projects
• Experience supporting compliance with administrative or contractual requirements in a regulated environment