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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$87K - $115K *

Optimize warehouse operations by implementing WMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, lead testing, and ensure successful deployments, driving efficiency and scalability in logisti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming data analytics in healthcare by converting vendor specifications into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity, and supporting stakeholders with expert analytic rec...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining audience measurement through data science. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll independently manage audience products, translating complex data into actionable insights th...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $188K *

Transform audience and measurement products by independently owning the full lifecycle, from problem framing to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven advertising sol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success in cybersecurity, driving engagement, onboarding, and adoption through innovative solutions. This role combines communication, relationship management, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing customer partnerships, and driving business growth through innovative BI solutions and analytics for leading retailers like Wal...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$104K - $157K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics initiatives and product management for financial modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audit readiness and opti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $149K *

Optimize data governance by enhancing metadata quality, ownership, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective governance processes and support data quality initiatives, leveragi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion continuous process improvement and organizational redesign, providing expert analysis and guidance to enhance business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effectiv...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower clinical research by leading studies in infectious diseases, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive trial design, monitor data, and support medical activities...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as you design, build, and optimize ML/AI solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a supportive environment, a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $205K *

Empower your career as a Data Scientist, driving cloud-based solutions for Veterans Affairs. Collaborate with clients to modernize data workflows, harness AI, and deliver impactful data products that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Innovate with advanced analytics and AI to transform enterprise data into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions in Clinical Development and Operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, delivering machine learning systems across multiple domains in a collaborative environment, driving impactful solutions for both defense and comm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $249K *

Transform enterprise analytics by leading the design and delivery of SAP solutions. Leverage your expertise in data architecture and advanced analytics to drive impactful business insights and optimiz...

Plano, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $121K *

Empower strategic growth by analyzing M&A opportunities and driving business development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning and support sustainability e...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $234K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform the retirement solutions landscape by driving enterprise sales, fostering relationships, and delivering innovative strategies. Leverage your expertise to guide clients in optimizing their re...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of data as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative solutions. Drive impactful projects using traditional ML techn...

Montgomery, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $156K *

Shape the future of AI Services by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to define agentic capabilities, drive tool strategies, and establish AI quality standards t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.