Data Analyst/Programmer at North Carolina Education Lottery

You are:   a quick learner, resourceful, customer-centric and creative about brainstorming new solutions to a problem. You get a kick out of creating new ways to make data accessible to a wide variety of audiences.  

 We offer:   constant variety, opportunities to work with every aspect of the business, generous professional development, and the chance to be creative.  

 Veterans, your background in SAS, SQL procedures, combined with your ability to analyze complex information, makes you a strong match for the requirements of this role! 

 This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization that's constantly evolving. If this sounds like your kind of challenge. Let’s connect. The lottery was recently certified as a Great Place to Work.  We have also been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

 Responsibilities: 

• Programmatically develops and maintains SAS extract-transform-load processes, datasets, business intelligence dashboards, stored processes, and daily scheduled SAS reporting.  Performs the testing and validation of SAS datasets and applications against known internal control systems
• Plans, designs, programmatically develops, and implements business intelligence solutions to aid in strategic decision making for NCEL management
• Monitors implements  and manages file archival as necessary to maintain appropriate server space and resources to execute daily SAS jobs
• Performs data modeling from the conceptual stage   as it relates to new data sources; executing the development effort to the point of production physical data modelling implementation within SAS    
• Analyzes existing organizational reports/reporting mechanisms looking for opportunities to improve performance, efficiency or reduce the time required to execute repetitive required tasks 
• Creates internal customer reports as needed using other vendor provided business intelligence tools

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience
• Skills in Base SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Data Integration Studio, SAS Web Based applications such as SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Forcast Studio, and SAS Text Analytics 
• SAS advanced programming, including - macros, stored procedures and arrays
•  Development of SQL procedures
• Advanced skills within Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations
• Ability to analyze data in a detail-oriented fashion as it relates to industry specific concepts and products
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to be detail oriented

Hiring Rate: $ 82,261 (this exempt position will be filled at or near the posted salary)

All employees must reside in NC within commuting distance of the Raleigh location.

Closing Date:     September 17, 2025

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award nearly $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website nclottery.com. 

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication, and a fun work environment. 

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity, and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc.).

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