Title: Senior Data Analyst
Duration: 3 Months 
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
 
Job Description:
The Senior Data Analyst will support a large AML rule migration by analyzing and reconciling outputs between a legacy platform and SAS Viya. This role is focused on business reporting and analytical judgment, not quantitative modeling or algorithm development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing and validating AML rules in SAS Viya
• Comparing outputs against legacy systems
• Investigating discrepancies down to record-level detail
• Determining whether differences can be resolved or must be documented
• Producing clear documentation explaining variances and logic changes
• Communicating findings to stakeholders in clear, business-friendly language

 
Must Have Requirement:

• 5–7 years of experience in Data Analytics or Business Reporting

• Strong SQL (joins, aggregations, CTEs)
• SAS experience (Base, DATA step, PROC SQL) or strong SQL with ability to adapt to SAS
• Proven experience interpreting results and explaining “why” differences exist

 
Nice to Have:

• AML domain experience
• Financial services background
• Payments data experience (preferred):

• Wires
• SWIFT
• Payments data more broadly

• Prior experience with system or rule migrations
• Familiarity with SAS Viya

Soft Skills:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear requirements
• Curious and inquisitive, with strong problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a data quality and validation mindset
• Clear, concise communicator who can present technical findings in business-friendly language
• Stakeholder-focused and collaborative team player
• Organized, process-driven, and results-oriented
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
• High integrity with a strong compliance and governance mindset

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.