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SAS Programmer / Analyst

The SAS programmer position (IT Analyst / Programmer III) within the Enterprise Data Office (EDO) at the UNC System Office writes SAS programs and uses other tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Office products to manage and report data, conduct analyses, and support the system-wide data marts and analytics platform. The role must understand and integrate the student, human resources, and finance data marts as well as other data sources, manage data quality and metadata, and draw meaning from rich data sources in order to provide value-added information and compliance reports to a wide range of stakeholders. Data security is a major responsibility, so this position must take all measures necessary to ensure that data is protected as prescribed by law, System Office policies, and department standards. This position is expected to manage multiple and complex projects and is responsible for keeping those projects focused on requested outcomes and completion time frames. Regarding the broader goals of the unit, this position follows work standards and standard processes (e.g., quality control, documentation, naming and coding conventions). This position reviews code written by colleagues and provides constructive feedback and communicates effectively with his / her supervisor and others within and outside the department. This position documents recurring activities and complex projects to support the department goal of cross-training. This position consults with other programmer / analysts and campus representatives to discuss techniques, assist with resolution of technical problems, and provide technical assistance when needed.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Education Requirements :

Master's degree and 2-4 years' experience; or bachelor's degree and 3-5 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Competencies :

Proficiency with SAS programming (minimum of 3 years' experience), including Data Step programming, merging large and complex data sets using Data Merge, and use of specific routines in SAS such as Proc SQL, ODS, Proc Report / Tabulate, Macro Programming, and Array Processing - Experience with debugging and troubleshooting code, updating code written by other programmers, and thoroughly documenting code - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate complex information effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical experts - Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy - Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills - Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously with time constraints

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills :

Management strongly prefers a minimum of five (5) years of writing original SAS code in a professional setting. - Experience working in a higher education institution, system office, and / or a state-level higher education agency - Experience working with data visualization software (Tableau preferred), with the ability to create dashboards and update / enhance dashboards created by others - Experience writing and / or interpreting SQL and / or Python - Subject matter expertise in one or more institutional research reporting areas, such as student enrollment, academic programs, admissions, financial aid, facilities, finance, or human resources - Experience investigating and resolving data quality issues - Knowledge of higher education policy issues, data reporting systems, or federal and state reporting requirements (North Carolina experience preferred) - Knowledge of FERPA and state laws concerning student privacy and data security

Special Instructions to Applicants :

The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by January 29, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

To apply, please visit : https : / / northcarolina.csod.com / ux / ats / careersite / 4 / home / requisition / 662?c=northcarolina&sq=req662

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