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SAS to Python / R Migration Architect

ignite itSuitland, MD

2 days ago

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Data Warehousing SpecialistsData ScientistsComputer Systems Analysts

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About the role

The SAS to Python/R Migration Architect is responsible forend-to-end strategy, design, and governanceof large-scale analytical and statistical code migrations from SAS to modern open-source ecosystems (Python and R). This role focuses onassessment, architecture, standards, risk management, and validation, working closely with stakeholders and development teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and regulatory fidelity. This is ahands-on technical leadership role, not just documentation or oversight.
Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise-scale migrations from SAS (Base SAS, PROC SQL, STAT, ETS, MACRO, etc.) to Python and/or RPerform detailed SAS estate assessments, including:
  • Code inventory and dependency mapping
  • Macro complexity analysis
  • Data access patterns (SAS datasets, DBs, flat files)
  • Statistical method equivalency analysis
  • Define target-state architecture for Python/R analytics platforms (libraries, frameworks, environments)
  • Establish migration patterns and standards, including:
  • SAS PROC → Python/R library mappings
  • Macro-to-function translation strategies
  • Reusable templates and shared components
  • Design validation and reconciliation frameworks to ensure:
  • Statistical equivalence
  • Numeric tolerances
  • Regulatory and audit compliance
  • Guide performance optimization strategies for large datasets
  • Identify automation opportunities (code scanners, translators, test harnesses)
  • Lead technical reviews and approve migrated code
  • Mentor developers and review complex conversions
  • Communicate migration risks, tradeoffs, and timelines to leadership
Requirements: 8+ years of advanced analytics or statistical programming experience 5+ years hands‑on SAS development (Base SAS, PROC SQL, MACRO, STAT) Proven experience architecting or leading SAS → Python and/or R migrations Deep expertise in:
  • Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn)and/or R (tidyverse, data.table, caret, survival, forecast)
  • Strong understanding of statistical methods parity between SAS and open-source tools
  • Experience with data platforms (SQL databases, cloud storage, data lakes)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, version control, and testing frameworks for analytics code
Nice to Have:
  • Experience in regulated environments (government, healthcare, finance)
  • Prior work modernizing legacy analytics platforms
  • Exposure to cloud analytics stacks (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience designing automated validation frameworks
Benefits:
  • 401(k)401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Suitland, MD

Occupation

Data Warehousing Specialists

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

2 days ago

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