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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAS-to-R/Python Migration Lead - **Company:** Blu Omega - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $101,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Github, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, DataOps, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Macros, Snowflake, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Machine Learning Operations, Databricks - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9118145/sas-to-rpython-migration-lead ## About the Role * U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Informatics, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred. * 8+ years supporting analytics modernization, statistical programming, or data science. * Experience leading SAS to R/Python migration initiatives. * Expertise in SAS programming, including macros, PROC SQL, data step, and reporting workflows. * Proficiency in R and Python, including development of reusable packages and automated workflows. * Experience designing validation frameworks, regression testing, and quality control processes. * Strong collaboration skills with biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and data scientists. * Experience with Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and software development lifecycle. * Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, migration plans, and validation reports. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related discipline. * Experience supporting analytic workflows in healthcare, public health, or government environments. * Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. * Experience leading technical workstreams and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. * Knowledge of modern analytics platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, or AWS. * Experience with CI/CD, DataOps, MLOps, containerization, and automated deployment frameworks. * Experience developing enterprise analytics frameworks and supporting large-scale public health systems. * Prior work with state public health agencies or federal health organizations. ## Description * Lead analytics modernization initiatives supporting surveillance, research, and program evaluation. * Develop strategies, roadmaps, coding standards, and governance frameworks for analytic transformation. * Assess legacy SAS environments, workflows, and reporting pipelines to identify modernization opportunities. * Lead migration of SAS workflows to R and Python, ensuring analytic intent and output consistency. * Design validation frameworks to confirm equivalence between legacy and modernized workflows. * Establish and maintain code review standards, automated validation, and reproducibility controls. * Collaborate with biostatisticians and epidemiologists to validate migrated outputs. * Develop reusable libraries, templates, and frameworks to increase consistency and efficiency. * Support implementation of cloud-based analytics environments and scalable data science platforms. * Establish enterprise standards for reusable analytics and technical documentation. * Mentor technical teams in R, Python, Git, testing methodologies, and modern development practices. * Develop technical designs, migration inventories, validation reports, and training materials. * Support proposal efforts and thought leadership activities related to analytics modernization. ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)