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Statistical Programmer Contract Jobs in Houston, TX

Guidehouse

Analytics Modernization Lead

Houston, TX

Role contingent upon contract award What You Will Need: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent ... Expertise in SAS programming, including SAS macros, PROC SQL, data step programming, statistical ...

Guidehouse

Biostatistician Lead

Houston, TX

Role is contingent upon contract award What You Will Need: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent ... Experience in statistical programming using SAS and at least one additional statistical language ...

MDAEdge

Python Developer - Oil & Gas Sector

Houston, TX · On-site

$48 - $66/hr

MDAEdge is seeking a Python Developer for a 7-week onsite contract in Houston, TX, focusing on ... statistical models for risk and scenario analysis. • Perform exploratory data analysis and ...

ONEOK

Engineer II

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

Management of third-party contract resources * Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on ... Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods * Ability to: interact ...

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ONEOK, Inc

Engineer II

Mont Belvieu, TX

Management of third-party contract resources * Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on ... Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods * Ability to: interact ...

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Guidehouse

Associate Epidemiologist

Houston, TX

$53K - $88K/yr

Roles is contingent upon contract award. What You Will Need: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent ... Experience working with large datasets using one or more statistical programming languages such as ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for statistical programmer contract in Houston, TX is $140,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,400.00 and $152,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Statistical Programmer Contract refers to a temporary or project-based role where a professional specializes in programming and data analysis, often within clinical research or pharmaceutical industries. These programmers use statistical software like SAS, R, or Python to manage, analyze, and report clinical trial data. Contract positions typically focus on ensuring data integrity, generating tables, listings, and figures, and supporting regulatory submissions. The contract nature means the engagement is for a defined period or project, offering flexibility for both the programmer and the employer.

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To thrive as a Statistical Programmer Contract, you need a solid background in statistics, programming (especially SAS or R), and a relevant degree in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SAS, R, or Python), CDISC standards, and experience with clinical trial datasets are typically required, and certification in SAS programming can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of statistical analyses in research or clinical environments.

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Statistical Programmers working on a contract often face challenges such as quickly adapting to new team environments, learning proprietary systems, and managing tight project deadlines. Since contractors may work with multiple clients or projects, strong organizational and communication skills are essential to align with varying expectations and workflows. Building rapport with permanent team members and proactively seeking clarification on project requirements can help smooth the transition and ensure project success.

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Analytics Modernization Lead

Guidehouse

Houston, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Guidehouse rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Analytics Modernization Lead to lead the modernization of analytic, surveillance, research, and reporting workflows through the adoption of modern statistical computing, automation, and open-source technologies. This individual will serve as the technical lead responsible for analytics modernization strategy, SAS-to-R/Python migration, code validation, reproducibility standards, and modernization governance across complex public health data environments.

The Analytics Modernization Lead will work closely with biostatisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists, and informaticists to ensure legacy analytic assets are modernized while preserving scientific integrity, analytical equivalence, and operational continuity. This role serves as the bridge between statistical methodology and technical implementation, enabling scalable, maintainable, and reproducible analytics platforms.

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the technical lead for analytics modernization initiatives supporting surveillance, research, program evaluation, and data science activities.

  • Develop modernization strategies, migration roadmaps, coding standards, technical governance frameworks, and implementation plans for analytic transformation efforts.

  • Assess legacy analytics environments, SAS programs, macros, workflows, dependencies, and reporting pipelines to identify modernization opportunities.

  • Lead migration of SAS-based workflows to R, Python, and modern analytics platforms while preserving analytic intent, business rules, statistical methodologies, and output consistency.

  • Design and oversee validation frameworks to confirm equivalence between legacy and modernized analytic workflows.

  • Establish and maintain code review standards, regression testing approaches, automated validation processes, and reproducibility controls.

  • Collaborate with biostatisticians and epidemiologists to validate migrated outputs and ensure scientific defensibility of modernized solutions.

  • Develop reusable libraries, frameworks, templates, and accelerator assets that increase consistency and reduce future development effort.

  • Lead adoption of modern software engineering practices, including version control, code management, documentation standards, CI/CD, and automated testing.

  • Support implementation of cloud-based analytics environments and scalable data science platforms.

  • Establish enterprise standards for reusable analytics, code promotion, environment management, and technical documentation.

  • Mentor technical teams in R, Python, Git, testing methodologies, reproducible analytics, and modern development practices.

  • Develop technical designs, migration inventories, validation reports, implementation guidance, training materials, and knowledge transfer products.

  • Support proposal efforts, solution development, and thought leadership activities related to analytics modernization, statistical computing, and open-source transformation.

  • Role contingent upon contract award


What You Will Need:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Informatics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

  • EIGHT (8) or more years of professional experience supporting analytics modernization, statistical programming, data science, software development, data engineering, or analytical platform implementation.

  • Experience leading modernization or migration initiatives involving SAS-based analytics, statistical programming, reporting assets, or analytical workflows to open source platforms, specifically R.

  • Expertise in SAS programming, including SAS macros, PROC SQL, data step programming, statistical procedures, reporting workflows, and production analytical environments.

  • Experience in both R and Python, including development of reusable packages, libraries, analytical pipelines, and automated workflows.

  • Experience converting statistical programs, analytical workflows, and reporting assets from SAS to modern open-source environments.

  • Experience designing and implementing validation frameworks, regression testing approaches, automated testing methodologies, and analytical quality control processes.

  • Experience validating migrated outputs and documenting analytical equivalency between legacy and modernized environments.

  • Strong understanding of statistical programming principles and experience collaborating effectively with biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and data scientists on analytical validation efforts.

  • Experience using Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, version control, code review practices, and software development lifecycle methodologies.

  • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, code inventories, conversion playbooks, migration plans, design specifications, and validation reports.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Informatics, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting analytic workflows in secure, regulated, healthcare, public health, life sciences, or government environments.

  • Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and technical communication skills.

  • Experience leading technical workstreams and mentoring multidisciplinary development or analytics teams.

  • Experience supporting large-scale public health surveillance, healthcare analytics, biomedical research, or population health programs.

  • Experience modernizing large analytics environments consisting of hundreds or thousands of SAS programs, macros, reports, and supporting assets.

  • Experience developing automated code conversion, testing, validation, code quality, or reproducibility frameworks.

  • Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Palantir Foundry, or other modern analytics platforms.

  • Experience implementing CI/CD, DataOps, MLOps, infrastructure-as-code, or automated deployment frameworks.

  • Experience containerizing analytical workflows using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.

  • Experience developing R packages, Python libraries, reusable analytics frameworks, or enterprise coding standards.

  • Experience supporting modernization of surveillance systems, public health analytics platforms, or scientific computing environments.

  • Experience training technical teams on open-source analytics, software engineering best practices, and modernization methodologies.

  • Experience working with state public health agencies.

  • Experience supporting federal public health, healthcare, or research organizations.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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