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Job Description: This is a Great Opportunity to join a great company and growing Sector: Canteen

Vending Services. Canteen Vending is searching for An SAS Data Analyst this individual will perform business intelligence and statistical modeling by utilizing SQL and other data sources. The candidate must think creatively and work iteratively with business experts to provide advanced analytic solutions for business. They will assist in preparation of reports and presentations of analyses, predictive models, and other data mining results.

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At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.

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ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title

SAS Analytical Specialist

Contract Start / End Date

Start: Immediately

End:  ~ 3 to 5 months (480-700 hours)

Contract Duration

~ 3-5 months (480-700 hours)

Rate

All inclusive

Life expectancy beyond contract duration

TBD - Customer is looking for contract

# of resources required

1

Primary Skill set

Responsibilities:

·         Gathers, examines, and analyzes sets of data by utilizing statistical applications and techniques.

·         Works with purchasing to build reporting structure on SKU performance

·         Analyzes and evaluates model outputs; formulates and tests hypotheses, weighs alternatives, and determines appropriate responses for actionable insights.

·         Designs and implements SAS processes for streamlining data extraction and validation processes.

·         Performs SAS programming, modeling and reporting utilizing SAS Base, SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS Enterprise Guide, JMP, Forecast Server and other statistical tools as required.

·         Serves as statistical expert to research, evaluate, and implement new analytic techniques or technologies.

·         Provides assistance and training to other analytics staff to improve and diversify analytic services offered to the field.

·         Understands comparative data trends and integrates relevant benchmark data into existing analyses and reports.

·         Pricing Elasticity, demand forecasting & pricing optimization is a plus

Qualifications:

·         BA/BS degree or equivalent in math, informatics, economics, or statistics required; Advanced degree preferred

·         2+ years of experience in analytics, informatics or statistics

·         1+ years SAS programming experience (e.g. SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise miner; advanced macro development and reporting skills)

·         Experience with Business Objects a plus