Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Data Modeler for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial industry clients in New York, NY. The Data Modeler will be responsible for designing and implementing processes and layouts for complex, large-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes. This individual is also responsible for business case development, planning, coordination/collaboration with various internal and vendor teams, project managing the lifecycle of an analysis project, and interface with business sponsors to provide periodic updates. The role will require working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:  


* Develop and plan required analytic projects in response to business needs.

* In conjunction with data owners and department managers, contribute to the development of data models and protocols for mining production databases.

* Develop new analytical methods and/or tools as required.

* Contribute to data mining architectures, modeling standards, reporting, and data analysis methodologies.

* Conduct research and make recommendations on data mining products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

* Work with application developers to extract data relevant for analysis.

* Collaborate with unit managers, end users, development staff, and other stakeholders to integrate data mining results with existing systems.

* Provide and apply quality assurance best practices for data mining/analysis services.

* Adhere to change control and testing processes for modifications to analytical models.

* Create data definitions for new database file/table development and/or changes to existing ones as needed for analysis.

* Determine required network components to ensure data access, as well as data consistency and integrity.

* Respond to and resolve data mining performance issues. Monitor data mining system performance and implement efficiency improvements.

* Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Required Skills:  


* Strong understanding of data mining models, structures, theories, principles, and practices, including machine learning, statistics and text mining techniques.

+ 2 years of intensive, recent, experience in developing Analytical models using these techniques.

* Excellent knowledge of data mining / predictive modeling tools such as SAS, SPSS, etc.

* 2 years of intensive, recent, experience in using these tools.

* Experience with cross channel marketing and analysis tools such as Adobe Insights or ClickFox

* 2 years of intensive, recent experience in managing data, including quality analysis and needs analysis.

* 2 years of coding experience in two or more languages and demonstrable expertise in algorithm design.

* Strong familiarity with data preparation and processing.

* Hands-on coding / implementation of algorithms for data mining.

* Ability to conduct research into data mining issues, practices, and products as required.

* Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.

* 2 years of working in large and medium project teams, as a contributing member, leader and self-directed roles.

* College diploma or university degree in the fields of computer science, statistics, or operations research or 5 years equivalent work experience.


SGA is a Certified Womans Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base. We offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit in addition to transferring H1B Visa sponsorship. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com.