Senior Data Analyst Jobs

Explore Senior Data Analyst opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to transform data into actionable insights. Senior analysts combine advanced analytical skills, business judgment, and clear communication to help teams make better decisions. Browse vetted roles on Ladders, where featured opportunities pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Senior Data Analyst Do?

Senior Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to answer important business questions. They build dashboards and reports, identify trends, assess performance, and explain findings to stakeholders. Depending on the organization, they may also shape measurement strategies, mentor analysts, and partner with teams across finance, marketing, product, operations, or technology.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for strong SQL skills, experience with data visualization tools, and proficiency in spreadsheets or analytical programming languages such as Python or R. Success also requires statistical reasoning, data quality awareness, and the ability to translate technical results into practical recommendations. Experience with cloud data platforms, experimentation, or business intelligence tools can be valuable, depending on the role.

Where Senior Data Analysts Work

Senior Data Analysts are hired across industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media. Their work may focus on customer behavior, revenue, product usage, risk, operational efficiency, or organizational performance. Responsibilities and tools vary by company, so review each job description for the team’s priorities and expectations.

Find Senior Data Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Senior Data Analyst openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, responsibilities, and qualifications to find opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Job availability and compensation depend on the employer, location, and position.

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$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation by leveraging machine learning and LLMs to transform healthcare analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop models, and deliver actionable insights tha...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize data governance by collaborating with stakeholders to establish definitions and standards across multiple business domains while enhancing data management processes for improved accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Shape the future of IT capabilities by leading requirements analysis and advisory support for a Department of War agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and enhance ente...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $195K *

Champion the development and execution of data stewardship training programs to enhance organizational data quality and governance skills while collaborating with domain experts to address skill gaps...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with senior executives to drive strategic transformations and deliver value through innovative solutions and deep...

Branford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with C-level executives to drive strategic value. Oversee project portfolios and mentor consultants, leveraging deep exper...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $114K *

Join us to integrate and optimize data solutions that enhance reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring seamless data flow a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $190K *

Drive the design and operation of robust AI systems, leading technical delivery and guiding teams in building high-throughput pipelines and production services that enhance customer engagement across...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $190K *

Shape the future of AI by building scalable AI agents that drive innovation across healthcare applications, fostering collaboration with diverse teams to implement advanced solutions and ensure operat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform sales operations by connecting teams and systems. Leverage data from Salesforce, LIMS, and CRM to create impactful reports and dashboards, driving performance improvements and supporting end...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management for cancer therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug safety processes and sup...

Princeton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or design impactful products, driving succ...

Lincoln, NERemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to design and build innovative machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and financial data to deliver impactful results for clients in a collaborat...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build products. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML to drive impactful re...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you leverage your expertise in traditional machine learning to deliver impactful solutions for clients, driving innovation and excellence in software developmen...

Billings, MTRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their data-driven decision-making. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML algorithms to del...

Jefferson City, MORemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML...

Salem, ORRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to develop and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build products in a dynamic, agile environm...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients directly or as part of a FullStack te...

Augusta, MERemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms to design, build, and optimize models, ensuring impactful results...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex machine learning challenges. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions or integrate directly into teams, leveraging your expertise in tr...

Detroit, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of finance by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, driving impactful solutions...

Charleston, SCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to drive impactful results in financial da...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Data Analyst do?question toggle

    A Senior Data Analyst analyzes data, develops reports and dashboards, identifies trends, and communicates findings that help an organization make informed decisions. The role may also include mentoring colleagues and advising stakeholders on measurement and analysis.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Data Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include SQL, data visualization, statistical analysis, data cleaning, and strong communication. Some employers also seek experience with Python or R, cloud data platforms, business intelligence tools, or experimentation.

  • What industries hire Senior Data Analysts?question toggle

    Senior Data Analysts work in many sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media. The focus of the analysis depends on the organization and may involve customers, products, revenue, risk, or operations.

  • Do Senior Data Analyst jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities that pay $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details and requirements.

  • How can I find a Senior Data Analyst role that fits my experience?question toggle

    Compare job descriptions for the analytical tools, business domain, level of stakeholder interaction, and responsibilities they require. On Ladders, explore vetted openings and consider how each role aligns with your skills and career goals.