SAS Architect & System Administrator, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

22h•$77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAS Platform Architect & Administrator with a demonstrated track record supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enterprise data and analytics environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SAS platform administration, development, and analytics specific to healthcare and government data platforms. This role requires expertise in managing and optimizing SAS environments, leveraging statistical models for healthcare, Medicare, and patient information research, and integrating SAS with open-source and cloud technologies. The candidate must have proven experience supporting complex and regulated environments such as the VA, with a focus on data security, compliance, and reporting standards.

Requirements

6+ years of experience administering SAS platforms and supporting healthcare data analytics in regulated enterprise environments
Experience with SAS technologies, including SAS, STAT, SAS, ETS, Viya, Grid, Macro, and Enterprise Guide
Experience integrating with Python, R, SQL, and SPSS for healthcare-focused modeling
Experience with healthcare database integration, including SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, Netezza, and DB2
Experience in administration across Linux, UNIX, and Windows Server environments
Experience with federal government compliance requirements for platforms and reporting
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science

Nice To Haves

Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs systems, workflows, and reporting mandates, including patient records, data governance, and compliance
Experience with SAS 9.x, Grid, BI, Viya, and enterprise security governance
Knowledge of HIPAA, PII, PHI, and data security standards
Possession of excellent communication and leadership skills
Completion of government compliance training
SAS Certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead SAS Administrator for enterprise SAS platforms, including SAS 9.x, Grid, and Viya, within VA environments.
Manage platform architecture, installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance across desktops, servers, grids, and BI platforms.
Oversee all SAS security protocols, governance, and compliance according to federal regulations, ensuring the protection of Personal Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Deploy, scale, cluster, and troubleshoot SAS environments supporting approximately 3,500 users across on-premises and remote access environments.
Lead healthcare-focused SAS analytics initiatives, including data engineering, statistical modeling, validation, and results interpretation.
Support VA initiatives such as patient information research using SAS tools, such as Lab analytics, SAS, STAT, SAS, and Viya.
Integrate SAS platforms with Python, R, SQL, SPSS, and Stata to support advanced analytics, reproducible research, and machine learning workflows.
Support interoperability between SAS and other government-compliant technologies.
Develop automated reporting workflows and tools to streamline VA administration and healthcare decision-making.
Collaborate with VA stakeholders, including IT teams, research analysts, and healthcare administrators.
Train VA personnel on SAS tools, methodologies, and statistical practices.