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Accord Technologies Inc.

R-Programmer

Jackson, MS · On-site

The contractor must have hands-on R programming knowledge; statistical background and understanding ... Able to work independently * Desired Career Level Education Level Bachelors

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Washington, DC · Remote

Data Engineering and Advance Analytics Enablement team is looking for a R Analytics Cloud Engineer ... Ability to independently research and resolve technical problems in a complex IT environment with ...

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R Programmer (Washington, DC)

Washington, DC · On-site

Data Engineering and Advance Analytics Enablement team is looking for a R Analytics Cloud Engineer ... Ability to independently research and resolve technical problems in a complex IT environment with ...

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Data Engineering and Advance Analytics Enablement team is looking for a R Analytics Cloud Engineer ... Ability to independently research and resolve technical problems in a complex IT environment with ...

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AspectIndependent Contractor R ProgrammerData Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires R programming skills, possibly certifications in data analysis or statisticsOften requires degrees in statistics, data science, or related fields; certifications like CAP or Microsoft certifications are common
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote or client-site projects, flexible scheduleFull-time or part-time roles within organizations, often office-based or remote
Employer & Industry UsageHired by clients or companies for specific projects, common in tech, healthcare, financeEmployed by organizations to analyze data, common across industries like marketing, finance, healthcare

While both roles involve data handling and analysis, an Independent Contractor R Programmer primarily focuses on coding and developing R-based solutions on a freelance basis, whereas a Data Analyst typically works within a company to interpret data and generate reports. The choice depends on your preferred work environment and career goals.

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R-Programmer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Jackson, MS • On-site

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Title: R-Programmer
Contract Start: Immediate
Contract 14 months
Position type: Contract.
 
Job Requirement:
  • This project is to assist the agency with federal reporting requirements.
  • Current coding processes and reporting cannot be validated.
  • The coding and reporting requirements will have to be rewritten using current industry standards, with business rules and revisions documented for the agency. 
  • This position is that of an individual contributor, a quantitative analyst role with responsibility for researching, developing, and maintaining statistical reporting models in R.
  • The contractor must have hands-on R programming knowledge; statistical background and understanding 
  • Ability to build and deliver robust statistical models 
  • Deliver high-quality documentation and presentations to support and maintain model and library use 
  • Able to interact with functional and technical consultants to ensure successful model building and deployment
  • Development and back testing
  • Deployment 
  • UAT 
  • Windows 7 
  • Windows 10 
  • R Langue 
  • R Studio 
  • SQL Manager 
  • SQL Langue 
  • R Development/Programming 
  • SQL 
  • ADABAS/Natural 
  • Agile 
  • Power BI 
  • Advanced proficiency in R (statistical modeling, data manipulation, scripting, reproducible reporting)
  • Experience developing and validating statistical reporting models 
  • Knowledge of federal reporting standards and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Ability to rewrite legacy coding processes using current industry standards
  • Documentation of business rules, methodologies, and revision history 
  • Data validation, quality assurance, and audit trail development 
  • Quantitative research and analytical problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to work independently as an individual contributor 
  • Communication skills (translating technical findings for non-technical stakeholders)
  • Version control, reproducibility practices, and structured model governance
  • Supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
  • Able to work independently
  • Desired Career Level Education Level Bachelors