Data Analyst

Sr. Data Analyst

Sr. Data Analyst with strong skills in SAS and who has worked in SQL - must be local to NYC - hybrid - onsite 3 days

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 insights
• 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

What We Offer

• Remote work flexibility
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent position