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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$63K - $140K *

Transform financial planning processes by designing and maintaining Anaplan models. Collaborate with FP&A teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring accurate data integration...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $208K *

Innovate the future of our enterprise SaaS platform by defining product strategy, driving customer value, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achieve growth o...

Waterloo, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain analytics for a federal HCM modernization program, focused on delivering real-time insights and compliance reporting using Oracle BI tools and ensuring acce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver analytics solutions that empower federal HR leaders through innovative dashboards, compliance reporting, and predictive models, contributing to a significa...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $298K *

Lead the charge in data migration and harmonization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity for enterprise reporting and analytics, while driving c...

Wisconsin, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by delivering critical cost estimates for federal programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security through effective budgeting and analysis of advanced commun...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $138K *

Explore your potential as a Junior Data Scientist, leveraging SQL and Python to transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to analyze, model, and visualize data, enhancing decisio...

Reston, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $219K *

Shape the future of insurance data by driving innovative semantic capabilities that empower AI, analytics, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, enhance d...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading end-to-end quantitative market research. Collaborate with pharmaceutical teams to design impactful studies, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your SAP EHS expertise to guide enterprises through complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions that enhance compliance and dr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $202K *

Optimize analytics workflows by enhancing SQL performance, automating processes, and improving infrastructure efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive continu...

San Bruno, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $213K *

Transform product-led growth by crafting data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences with AI, and driving account expansion through collaboration and experimentation across teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and coaching junior reps. Leverage your expertise to negotiate deals and enhance client relationships while staying...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of critical integrations that enhance system connectivity and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions tha...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $107K *

Lead initiatives to enhance provider performance and STAR ratings through strategic collaboration and data analysis. Utilize your expertise in healthcare relations to influence operational decisions a...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of commercial analytics by leading sales compensation strategies, forecasting, and performance insights. Drive team development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance revenue g...

Canal Winchester, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Deliver impactful financial management solutions by leading a team of 8-10 professionals in federal financial systems. Engage with stakeholders to analyze data, support decision-making, and ensure suc...

Arlington, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams to deliver clinical research projects on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations while...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $431K *

Engineer cutting-edge performance models for coding tasks, enhancing large language models through empirical analysis and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights in...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$199K - $276K *

Drive enhancements to our unsecured underwriting models through rigorous research and experimentation. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate findings into scalable solutions that improve cre...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$46K - $122K *

Shape the future of pharmacy benefit management by leading financial analysis and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing models and drive client value whil...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $161K *

Join a team that's redefining member engagement through advanced analytics and strategic leadership. Drive analytics strategy, mentor engineers, and enhance conversational experiences across innovativ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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.