Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $80/hr
Job Type: W2 Contract
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain SAS programs for automated reporting and advanced statistical analysis
Create and optimize SAS stored procedures and views for improved data accessibility
Maintain and develop data interfaces
Troubleshoot system and batch processing
Design and execute complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions
Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators and share business insightsa
Identify trends and patterns in data to support strategic decision-making
Document technical processes and maintain data dictionaries
Validate data quality and implement data cleaning procedures
Mentor junior analysts in SQL and SAS best practices
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in SAS programming to mine, alter, manage, retrieve, and combine data from a variety of sources and perform statistical analysis
Proficient in SAS programming, including macro development and PROC SQL
Proficient with SAS data integration and query tools
5+ years of advanced SQL skills including complex joins, window functions, and query optimization
3+ years of experience in data visualization and tools
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field
Knowledge of statistical modeling and machine learning concepts
Healthcare or financial services industry experience
Certifications in SAS or SQL
Familiar with SAS Procurement Integrity solution
Technical Skills

SAS: Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS Macro language, PROC SQL
SQL: Complex querying, stored procedures, performance tuning
Linux: shell scripting, process scheduling, application scheduling, basic peripheral devices, and file systems
Database platforms: SQL Server, Oracle, or similar
API development
Data visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Data Analyst

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