Senior Program Analyst Jobs

Explore Senior Program Analyst jobs for experienced professionals who turn complex information into clear recommendations and stronger program outcomes. These roles combine analytical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to help organizations deliver initiatives effectively. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Senior Program Analyst Do?

Senior Program Analysts assess program performance, develop reports and forecasts, monitor budgets and timelines, and identify risks or opportunities. They translate data into practical insights for leaders, support planning and resource decisions, and coordinate with teams across an organization. Depending on the employer, the work may focus on public programs, technology, healthcare, finance, defense, or business operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with program or project management, and strong written and verbal communication. Familiarity with data analysis tools, performance metrics, budgeting, process improvement, and stakeholder management can be valuable. Many senior roles also require a relevant bachelor's degree and several years of related experience; some employers prefer a graduate degree or industry-specific expertise.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior Program Analysts can advance into program management, strategy, operations leadership, or specialized analytics roles. Responsibilities and compensation vary by industry, location, and experience. Browse Ladders to find vetted Senior Program Analyst opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and compare roles that match your expertise and career goals.

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$113K - $188K *

Empower healthcare systems by leading advisory projects, managing teams, and delivering data-driven solutions. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance and build strong relationships while ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $315K *

Join us to shape strategic financial planning and analysis, leveraging AI to enhance forecasting and decision-making. This high-impact role collaborates with executives, driving insights that align wi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$103K - $197K *

Empower AI delivery by managing backlogs, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance across multiple delivery methodologies, while collaborating with stakeholders to drive business value and streamline pr...

Plano, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $107K *

Shape the future of business processes by analyzing effectiveness and implementing measurable improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and productivity, while influencing departmental st...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $107K *

Lead the charge in enhancing interoperability and medical documentation processes. As a Senior Process Improvement Professional, you'll design workflows, define operating models, and collaborate with...

Kentucky, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Advance the deployment of MHS GENESIS across multiple sites, ensuring seamless integration and performance outcomes while managing stakeholder relationships and project deliverables throughout the lif...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $108K *

Analyze and optimize enterprise data workflows, ensuring stakeholders access accurate data. Collaborate on analytics development, support data transformation in Microsoft Fabric, and enhance reporting...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $91K *

Contribute to national health data collection efforts by leveraging your nursing expertise and survey research skills. Engage in participant-centered data collection, quality control, and training whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention. Collaborate with operations to implement scalable solutions in a dynamic startup environment, making a significant impact...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $110K *

Discover user needs and drive product decisions as a UX Researcher, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct research, usability studies, and synthesize insights that enhance user experien...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare engagement by building relationships with HCPs through digital interactions and telephone conversations, promoting products, and achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance wi...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing specialty construction portfolios, ensuring compliance with lending policies, and guiding borrowers through the construction loan process while mitigating risk...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $201K *

Design and engineer identity governance solutions to ensure secure access across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards, automate workflows, and maintain...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $205K *

Lead strategic client engagements to optimize mainframe environments, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver transformational programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successfu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Unlock innovative healthcare solutions by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for clinical programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance member experiences and drive business value while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $103K *

Accelerate grant revenue growth by managing foundation relationships, overseeing proposal submissions, and enhancing donor engagement. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely reporting and maintain ac...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential as you lead statistical activities for clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive drug development. Utilize advanced statistical methods and oversee programmi...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead Corporate FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee financial analysis and reporting while enhancing systems and dashboards for improved decision-makin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage clinical expertise in healthcare consulting, driving improvements in perinatal care and women's health. Collaborate with leaders to analyze data, share best practices...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $167K *

Transform financial operations by driving monthly close processes, managing forecasts, and leveraging AI for process improvements while serving as a key business partner to leadership to enhance strat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to design and implement scalable AI workflows on a multi-cloud data platform, ensuring secure data governance and integration for enterprise applica...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Senior Program Analyst?question toggle

    A Senior Program Analyst evaluates programs, tracks performance, and provides data-driven recommendations to improve planning, resource allocation, and results.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Program Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a bachelor's degree, substantial related experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with reporting, budgeting, and program or project management. Some positions prefer a graduate degree or specialized industry knowledge.

  • What skills are important for a Senior Program Analyst?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include data analysis, critical thinking, performance measurement, forecasting, project coordination, process improvement, and the ability to communicate insights to stakeholders.

  • How much do Senior Program Analysts earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Senior Program Analyst opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Program Analyst role?question toggle

    Experienced analysts may move into program management, business or operations strategy, analytics leadership, consulting, or other senior roles related to their industry.