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Research Specialist-SAS (Pune, India)

IDeaS, A SAS Company, sustains an entrepreneurial employee culture within a Fortune 100 employer. The SAS commitment to R&D, employee relations and history of profitability helped place it number one on the “FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For” 2010 and 2011 lists. Offering stellar benefits and truly global exposure, IDeaS is seeking a skill-savvy professional who is willing to reach beyond a narrowly defined role to make entrepreneurial aligned contributions.

The Research Specialist-SAS position is responsible for providing expertise and training in statistical analysis and SAS tools. It will help shape the future of pricing and revenue optimization for new and existing industry verticals using SAS tools.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Design and carry out statistical data analysis in support of research activities
Partner with IDeaS Scientists to investigate, analyze, communicate and improve performance of the IDeaS forecasting, optimization and pricing engines
Interface with external and internal clients
Support the design of new algorithms through validation and testing
Perform model tuning and calibration for existing products
Transform current processes utilizing Excel and VB into SAS-based technologies
Design and develop new processes utilizing SAS
Translate business requirements from various areas of the business (Client Services, Consulting, R&D) into SAS-based deliverables
Mentor other personnel in the use of SAS tools
Design and develop prototypes in an efficient manner for R&D utilizing SAS tools and programming
Work with multiple operating systems and anticipate technical anomalies and enhancements for various environments
Perform testing of software; verifies, tracks, and fixes "bugs"; modifies software design, as necessary
Address technical and design issues with users and customers; anticipate time needed to complete projects and assist in product scheduling
Perform other duties as assigned