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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$106K - $198K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of data and technology, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative data solutions that...

Georgia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Manage clinical trial operations for early-phase gene-editing studies, overseeing execution from start-up to close-out. Collaborate with internal teams, CROs, and vendors to ensure timelines, budgets...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Veeva CRM implementations for life sciences clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable solutions, analyze business processes, and drive continuous improvemen...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $205K *

Transform the future of client technology by leading architectural strategies and integrations in life insurance and annuity environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and delivering scala...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role providing actuarial support for commercial lines, managing projects, analyzing market trends, and ensuring compliance while advancing your actuarial expertise thro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower finance leadership with data-driven insights by building models, pipelines, and visualizations. Collaborate across systems to ensure data accuracy and support strategic decision-making in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $180K *

Transform program management for AI-driven delivery, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication to achieve project milestones and governance in a dynamic en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise employee listening strategy, enhancing assessment science, and applying analytics to drive data-informed talent decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Strategize your career by advancing data science and predictive analytics solutions for the Navy. Collaborate with experts to enhance safety through innovative modeling while leveraging military exper...

Norfolk, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $210K *

Drive innovation in autonomous driving by enhancing ML metrics and evaluation systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to optimize performance and ensure reliability across cutting-edge mobility servi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the design and management of enterprise endpoint technologies, ensuring security and efficiency across over 1,000 devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance endpoint perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $156K *

Lead the effort to enhance data governance within an enterprise data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensure data quality, and develop effective policies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $273K *

Drive the evolution of a robust online ML inference platform, enhancing model deployment, performance, and safety in high-traffic environments by collaborating with cross-functional teams and spearhea...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $237K *

Shape the future of actuarial science by leading innovation, guiding strategies, and enhancing financial performance through advanced modeling and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with senior leader...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and maintain scalable applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and me...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for GTM roles. Collaborate with executives to define hiring standards, build strong talent pipelines, and drive strategic hiring initiatives in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Create innovative data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, driving impactful analytics and machine lea...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Transform product strategy for high-performance data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional...

Cary, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative solutions by advising top financial institutions on identity verification and fraud prevention. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless client experiences and drive produ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by bridging business needs and engineering. Leverage SQL expertise and analytical skills to ensure data integrity and support informed decision-making across th...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage data acquisition and integration for Flag Football, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow, establish standards, and translate business needs into actionable data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.