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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$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer relationships by driving value and retention for large organizations, collaborating closely with sales and product teams to ensure success and growth through data-driven i...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $159K *

Drive growth through data-driven strategies by analyzing user signals, optimizing marketing pathways, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our digital presence. Shape compelling activation...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead advanced SAS programming efforts to support Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance with CDISC standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qualit...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Analyze product performance and financial metrics to drive strategic investments. Take ownership of P&L reporting, financial modeling, and data analysis to support executive decision-making and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$162K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable analytics and KPI frameworks, ensuring trusted metrics drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize measurement and enhance...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Empower scientific innovation by collaborating within product pods to develop and evaluate real-world evidence agents. Drive impactful research and ensure scientific rigor while partnering with indust...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $199K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data analytics and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across core business functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning systems, focusing on feature engineering and real-time inference. Collaborate on scalable solutions to enhance data processing and ensure hi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $130K *

Collaborate with VA stakeholders to analyze business needs and drive effective solutions for the modernization of financial tracking tools, ensuring clear, actionable requirements are delivered throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping dynamic pricing solutions by developing algorithmic pay models that enhance courier earnings fairness and marketplace efficiency, collaborating across product and engineerin...

Manitoba, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building scalable data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming business needs into innovative Salesforce solutions. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll lead user requirements management, enhance processes, and drive strategic plan...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse credit portfolio, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management while fostering relationships with financ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $147K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to document and analyze business requirements, ensuring effective communication between clients and technical teams throughout the project life cycle. Drive innovative so...

Lansing, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $164K *

Champion innovative business analysis strategies to drive enterprise alignment, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to shape initiatives that support...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Analyze health care data to drive insights and support business decisions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality and trends. Utilize strong analytical skills in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower strategic data initiatives by leading design, development, and analytics projects. Drive data migration, modernize data solutions, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with stakeho...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful workforce insights by developing and optimizing Workday reports and dashboards. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with advanced Machine Learning initiatives, collaborating across teams to design, build, and optimize AI agents within enterprise applications, while continuously enhancing your softw...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Consultant, leading municipal financial analyses and strategies. Drive impactful projects for local governments, enhancing service delivery and sustainability while dev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recovery landscape by driving analytics and strategy for collections operations, creating impactful frameworks, enhancing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.