Senior/Lead SAS Analytics Professional.

Job Title: Senior/Lead SAS Analytics Professional. Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Must Have Skills: • SAS • SAS Base • SAS Viya • SAS macros • ETL • Basic Machine Learning • Python and R Programming Detailed Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned analytics professional with over a decade of experience in SAS programming (Base, Macros, Viya), who can lead complex data initiatives, drive automation, and contribute to analytical strategy. The ideal candidate will also possess a working knowledge of Machine Learning, R, and Python, enabling cross-platform collaboration and innovation. Key Responsibilities SAS Expertise • Design, develop, and optimize robust SAS programs using SAS Base, SAS Macros, and SAS Viya for large-scale data processing, reporting, and analytics. • Lead SAS Viya implementations and migrations from legacy SAS environments. • Build reusable macro libraries and automation frameworks to streamline analytics workflows. • Perform advanced data wrangling, cleansing, and transformation across structured and semi-structured datasets. Analytics & Modeling • Apply statistical techniques and basic machine learning models (e.g., regression, decision trees, clustering) to solve business problems. • Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to define modeling objectives and interpret results. • Support model development, validation, and deployment using SAS and complementary tools. • Apply foundational machine learning techniques such as: • Linear and Logistic Regression • Decision Trees • Clustering (K-Means, Hierarchical) • Time Series Forecasting Cross-Platform Collaboration • Use R and Python for exploratory data analysis, visualization, and prototyping. • Integrate SAS workflows with Python/R scripts where needed, especially in Viya environments. • Contribute to hybrid analytics solutions leveraging open-source and enterprise tools. Leadership & Strategy • Mentor junior analysts and guide best practices in SAS development and analytics. • Engage with business units to understand requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions. • Document processes, create knowledge assets, and contribute to analytics governance. Required Skills & Qualifications • 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAS Base, SAS Macros, and SAS Viya. • Proven track record in building scalable SAS solutions for analytics, reporting, and automation. • Strong understanding of data engineering, ETL, and data quality frameworks. • Basic proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and their application in business contexts. • Working knowledge of R (e.g., tidyverse, ggplot2) and Python (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib). • Experience with SAS Viya on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills. • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Qualifications • SAS Certifications: Base Programmer, Advanced Programmer, SAS Viya Professional. • Exposure to Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git). • Domain experience in banking, insurance, healthcare, or retail analytics. • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus