Senior Principal Research Analyst, Market Analytics - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Principal Research Analyst for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial clients in Rockville, MD.

This position is 100% Remote.

Summary

The Senior Principal Research Analyst in the Office of Market Regulation is responsible for the planning and execution of analytics projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes defining the approach, having the ability to scope and drive analytics with the appropriate quantitative methods, and working closely with the business to ensure project objectives and goals are met. This role works across the business to promote the use of advanced analytics to solve business problems.

Job Description

• Promote the use of advanced analytics and associated insights for the consumption of internal and external stakeholders, including senior level management across the organization.
• Leads business engagement activities including soliciting use cases, user feedback, training, etc.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the client's cross-market surveillance program.
• Work across delivery teams to deliver analytics capabilities that solve critical business problems.
• Drive availability of relevant data, tools, and infrastructure to facilitate for experimental and development purposes.
• Provide analytics-based research and respond to ad hoc requests in support of business objectives.
• Define approach for data collection for building analytics-based systems, transformations and extending company's data with third party sources of information when needed.
• Devise and implement methods for automation of all parts of the predictive pipeline to achieve regulatory efficiencies.
• Actively participate in the completion of the enterprise-wide strategic plan for expanding analytics capabilities that support regulatory programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor other Research Analysts on the team on methodologies and best practices.
• Maintain essential skills by attending training programs, associated conferences, and continued education in advanced analytics, software development, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business, or similar quantitative discipline, and six (6) or more years of related work experience in Data Science, Engineering or Software development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in advanced analytics using machine learning, data mining, and natural language processing, preferred.
• Familiarity with Big Data processing and platforms desirable
• Strong knowledge in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, SQL, or SCALA.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex and prolonged projects

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.