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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$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $147K *

Champion the development of ML pipelines, ensuring scalable, reliable decision-making systems that optimize member outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful solutions for Veterans by managing a cross-functional agile team, driving product direction, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by validating and modernizing statistical models using SAS and Python. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to enhance analytical systems and ensure accuracy in mission-criti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading backend development for high-traffic APIs and microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance while optimizing cloud cos...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$68K - $106K *

Advance data-driven solutions by leading analytics projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Utilize technical expertise to deliver impactful insights and enhance business perform...

Whippany, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $130K *

Unlock insights as you analyze healthcare data, develop algorithms, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and support business decisions through data-drive...

Brentwood, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Unlock data-driven insights as a hybrid leader, balancing hands-on analytics with high-level client strategy. Drive impactful initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver valuable...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $106K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data and supporting operations for local systems. Collaborate with affiliates to enhance accountability reporting and drive informed decision-making in a fully...

Springfield, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Shape customer experience strategies by leading transformative sales initiatives in CCaaS. Collaborate with clients to innovate their CX journey through AI technologies and advanced analytics, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform client relationships by driving value and engagement in a fast-growing segment. Leverage product expertise to manage renewals and upsell opportunities while contributing to best practices wi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the analysis of network anomalies in a 24x7 SOC, collaborating with MDR teams to counteract emerging cybersecurity threats and enhance incident response processes...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $188K *

Elevate your career by designing and building innovative data solutions that empower genomic research and analysis. Collaborate with scientists in a fast-paced R&D environment to support impactful dis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $123K *

Elevate business outcomes by leveraging your financial expertise to drive insights, support Supply Chain strategies, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with leaders to foster growth and i...

Bellevue, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, driving marketing performance measurement and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful reporting and attribution models...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $162K *

Optimize data analysis and experimentation strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams to derive actionable insights from extensive datasets, enhancing product innovation and business decision...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Stamford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive financial success by leveraging analytics and strategic insights to support high-growth initiatives. Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, forecast, and enhance our rep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions, ensuring alignment with client object...

Ontario, CARemote

Today

  •   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.