A SAS (statistical analysis system) programmer is an IT professional with skills in data analysis and the Statistical Analysis System software suite. SAS is a programming language used to complete all components of statistical analysis. It can collect data from databases and spreadsheets as well as manipulate data and forecast trends. Your duties and responsibilities as a part-time SAS programmer include using SAS to its full extent to answer questions or provide analysis reports that aid organizational decision making. Programmers also use other languages, such as SAS V9, SQL, Macro, and Base, as well as other platforms like SAS BI and Stored Procs.