Data Scientist with SAS Viya for a Remote job 100% (local to Texas)

We are looking for a Data Scientist with SAS Viya remote job 100% (local to Texas) for our direct client. Please find the job details below.

Role: Data Scientist
Location: Remote job 100% (Local to Texas)

Job Description:

The client is seeking a dynamic and visionary Data Scientist to join our team and support our System Modernization efforts for the Child Support Division. This individual must be able to work in a heavily technical environment, preparing and optimizing data for Snowflake and utilizing SAS Viya to build comprehensive federal and state reports. You will play a pivotal role in transforming, analyzing, and leveraging our data assets to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes. You must be comfortable analysing data, developing predictive modelling algorithms, and can communicate your findings through visualizations enabling the discovery of solutions to business problems. As a Data Scientist your role will be impactful, visible, and rewarding.

Responsibilities will include:

• Data Conversion and Reporting Support for System Modernization Efforts
• Data Transformation and Integration: Prepare and optimize data for migration to Snowflake and SAS Viya platforms, ensuring seamless integration and functionality by creating data transformation processes using ETL, SQL, Python, and R.
• Develop Federal and State Reports: Build comprehensive reports that meet federal and state requirements using Snowflake and SAS Viya, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Scrum Team Collaboration: Work as a member of an agile team to deliver new features and functions, delivering best-in-class value-based technology solutions.
• Data Quality Management: Develop and implement databases, ETL processes, data collection systems, and data quality strategies that optimize statistical efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Problem Examination and Resolution: Examine problems within the Data Intelligence space using ETL, Lambda, and Glue, and implement necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.
• Data Analytics and Insights: Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to support strategic decision-making, ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
	Required/Preferred	Experience
	Required	Proven experience in data conversion and report building using Snowflake and SAS Viya.
	Required	Demonstrated experience in data transformation processes using ETL, SQL, Python, and R.
	Required	Experience working with data analytics and business intelligence tools.
	Required	Experience working in a Scrum or Agile development environment.
	Required	Proficiency in ETL processes and tools such as AWS Glue and Lambda.
	Required	Strong knowledge of database management and data warehousing concepts.
	Required	Expertise in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
	Preferred	Experience working with a Federal, State, or Local Government

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