SAS programmer Job at Escalent, United States

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  • Escalent
  • United States

Job Description

Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

  • Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
  • Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
  • Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
  • Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.
  • Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
  • Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

The SAS programmer designs and selects complex survey samples and executes data weighting, both using SAS software. They also use SQL software to monitor and optimize data collection. In addition, they support the Vice President, Research Methods and Sampling in providing research methodological guidance and best practices, as informed by current literature in the areas of survey methodology and market research best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and process large sets of data (provided in various formats) into usable sample files using SAS software.
  • Design and execute on multi-variate data weighting schemes using SAS software
  • Works as primary sampling / weighting / methodological contact on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independently develop new solutions to novel and complex issues.
  • Provide methodological guidance to research teams that is scientifically supported by the research literature and/or industry best practices.
  • Create, enhance, and implement processes to improve projects and department functions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experienced SAS programmer with minimum 4-5 years of experience required programming in SAS
  • Minimum 1 years of experience in survey/market research or related field
  • Must have excellent database management skills,
  • Experience with SQL syntax a plus
  • Previous experience would be helpful in the following areas:
    • survey sample design and sampling statistics
    • data weighting
    • survey methodology or research procedures
  • Must have strong organizational skills
  • Extremely strong attention to detail required
  • Must be a strong and resourceful problem solver
  • Must have comfort interacting with clients, internal and external
  • Participates in client meetings and provides appropriate input for status updates
  • Recognizes potential business issues and opportunities.
  • Understands client’s business and complexities of their organization

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/

Job Tags

Remote job, Flexible hours,

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