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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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Senior Veeva CRM Business Analyst - Remote, United States
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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...
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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...
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Senior Actuarial Analyst: Commercial Lines - Remote
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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...
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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...
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Senior Engagement Manager - Program Management
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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...
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Associate Director, Talent Analytics & Assessment Science
$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...
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Associate Data Scientist – Transitioning Navy Service Members
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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...
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Machine Learning Engineer II - Autonomous Driving Performance Evaluation
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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...
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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...
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
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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...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, ML Infrastructure- Online
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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...
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Director, Actuarial Science (Medicaid Rate Advocacy, Month End Close, Forecasting)
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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...
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Principal Security Operations Analyst
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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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Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (Ruby on Rails)
$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...
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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...
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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...
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$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...
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Product Manager- Data Acceleration
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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...
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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...
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Sr Staff Software Engineer (Distributed Systems | Data Ingestion | Storage | Analytics) - Remote
$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...
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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...
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What does a Senior Data Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.