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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$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive financial analysis and planning initiatives. Drive insights through data modeling and reporting, supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage statistical expertise to enhance healthcare insights, mentor analysts, and drive impactful data-driven decisions through collaboration and innovative methodologies...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $212K *

Develop and deploy advanced ML models for multi-object tracking, ensuring robust performance in autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tracking algorithms and improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate data-driven insights to advance health equity by translating complex healthcare data into actionable reports and dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify disparities and improve...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform healthcare analytics by supporting ACOs in the MSSP program. Leverage data-driven insights to track performance metrics, optimize risk scores, and collaborate with teams to enhance value-bas...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Support data quality and cleansing initiatives to enhance AML processes. Collaborate on developing DataFlux jobs and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring accurate transaction monitoring and investigati...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead innovative data solutions that drive business impact. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll blend analytics and machine learning to enhance decision systems, mentor junior team members, a...

Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $195K *

Transform risk management by leading assessments, negotiating treatment plans, and enhancing controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and proactively address security risks while...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$161K - $204K *

Elevate data-driven decisions by leading the Meals initiative, focusing on metric tracking, experimentation, and collaboration to enhance customer engagement, activation, and reactivation, while shapi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $170K *

Drive the Meals initiative by leading data science efforts, enhancing engagement, and scaling systems post-MVP launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics and guide product strat...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI integration in product development. Lead the creation of an AI-native PDLC framework, enhancing workflows through innovative AI solutions while collaboratin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive excellence by leading model audits and mentoring a dynamic team. Collaborate on complex financial models, ensuring accuracy and strategic growth, while enhancing methodologies to deliver top-not...

CanadaRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$372K - $500K+*

Partner with us to build a robust data science framework, transforming production and financial insights into strategic studio decisions, while enhancing operational efficiency and show management wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing experimental methodologies to optimize product decisions. Guide and mentor teams while developing innovative solutions that enhance our data science capabilities in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $121K *

Shape the future of Configuration Management by leading CMDB operations, ensuring data accuracy, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance gove...

Kentucky, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning applications. You'll design and build optimization solutions, leveraging AI to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating across...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $230K *

Transform advertiser outcomes by owning analytics and experimentation strategy. Lead algorithm development for ad pacing and budget allocation, applying advanced data science in high-throughput enviro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $202K *

Drive analytics and algorithmic strategies that optimize ad performance across platforms, balancing user experience with advertiser goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement groundbreaking so...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $107K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through data-driven insights. As a Senior Medical Economics Analyst, you'll lead analytics initiatives, mentor a team, and collaborate with leaders to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive marketing strategies and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze customer behavior and quantify marketing impact, enhancing decision-m...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $189K *

Shape the future of data visualization by leading best practices and governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytic solutions, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic decisions for impactful...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative software solutions for the electric and gas distribution market, enhancing functionality and integration while mentoring junior d...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of business systems for Legal, Safety, and Environmental teams. Drive continuous improvement and support for Icertis and related applications, enhancing user experience and o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.