Position Description Our Client supports an environment where our people come first. We call our employees members to reinforce that all who join our team are considered company owners and are empowered to share in the rewards and challenges that come from building a world-class business. As one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world, we realize our continued success depends on our ability to attract and retain top-quality professionals-like you. Client: Leading Government Integrator Location: Woodlawn, MD (Fully Remote During COVID) Duration: Long Term Contract to Perm Compensation: Competitive based on years of relevant experience and education Your future duties and responsibilities Provide day-to-day operation of the SAS platform, and provide project support to researchers and analysts as they begin to use the SAS data analytics capabilities. *Provides comprehensive programming leadership and support to development teams *Ensures quality of deliverables by consistently applying analysis and reporting standards, and driving compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate and departmental SOPs and work practices *Drives the development and implementation of innovative strategies and technologies for clinical trial programming *Develops unambiguous and robust programming specifications for internal and external programming work *Provides technical guidance to business analysts, development team, researchers and technical staff to analyze business requirements and provide guidance on using appropriate SAS tools and SAS coding techniques including statistical methodologies and data manipulation. *Reviews planning documents (eg statistical analysis plans, data presentation plans, data review plans) to ensure clarity, integrity and compliance with requirements and standards * Create functional design documents, requirements documents, user documentation, technical documentation, research papers and any other documentation as required by the project. * Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously. * Create data dissemination mechanisms /procedures that summarize data in an easy to understand display. * Provide knowledge transfer to others. * Provide guidance to researchers and developers in use of SAS tools and methodologies. * Provide guidance to users in use of SAS clients, including eGuide, and clients associated with the products installed on the platform. * Work with users to understand and define project security, data, and operational requirements. Required qualifications to be successful in this role * Master's degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with 14+ years * Experience managing a team of developers, administrators and analysts * Hands-on experience with SAS tools deployed on SAS product including eGuide 7.13 * Experience using SAS DI studio and ETL workflows * Experience with SAS Viya * Experience extracting data on mainframe using JCL and SAS Connect * Experience with taking business requirements, translating them into technical requirements, and then to convert to Implementable SAS solution. * Proven experience in developing functional applications and systems of medium to high technical complexity is required * Expert use of SQL, experience with relational databases including DB2 and MS SQL Server. * General knowledge of project management and good management skills * Excellent communication skills and be effective technical writers. * Knowledge must include architectural design, web part development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying and supporting implementations at an Enterprise-scale * Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and able to meet deadlines * Be a proactive self-starter Tools: * SAS Enterprise Guide * SAS DI studio * SAS Viya * SAS/ACCESS * SAS/Connect * Mainframe JCL * SQL EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@ or 844-463-6178. VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.PDN-93eb582f-c253-4e4c-887a-5592a6e3b840