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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$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic finance team to optimize financial reporting and consolidation processes. Lead month-end close, manage intercompany accounting, and support audit activities while driving process improv...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $196K *

Drive risk mitigation strategies by analyzing account takeover and scam threats. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user protection and platform integrity, shaping metrics and prevention tactic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $113K *

Champion the transformation of user needs into effective court solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze, document, and enhance internal applications, ensuring they meet the evolving requir...

Olympia, WARemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $147K *

Shape your career by leading data integration initiatives that drive enterprise-wide consistency and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver trusted, scalable data products while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $127K *

Drive the analysis of underwriting data to maintain a profitable Excess business. Collaborate with teams and manage broker relationships while enhancing your underwriting expertise through training an...

Morristown, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance products by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving market analysis. Collaborate with product managers to define vision and e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to build a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all while collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all whi...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $131K *

Transform IT business processes through analysis and automation, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Leverage tools like Microsoft Power Platform and ServiceNow to align technology with strategic goa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team in structural engineering, tackling innovative projects in nuclear facilities. Collaborate, guide, and utilize advanced tools to design and analyze struct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $132K *

Shape impactful educational proposals by leading RFP responses and submissions. Collaborate across teams to craft persuasive narratives and ensure compliance, driving state approvals and district awar...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$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

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $189K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI/ML innovation by designing and deploying advanced generative and agentic AI solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance grid automation and drive effic...

Markham, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion client relationships by building and managing a robust advocacy program that enhances brand authority and drives pipeline growth, ensuring effective engagement across sales, marketing, and cl...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $172K *

Shape the future of cash management by enhancing forecasting capabilities and providing critical insights for strategic decision-making, operational planning, and capital allocation in a dynamic envir...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $229K *

Drive operational excellence as a senior leader, overseeing market performance, managing physician and payer partnerships, and executing strategic plans to achieve financial and clinical targets in a...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive governance and controllership for LTC actuarial models, ensuring compliance and effective controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation, supporting mod...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $262K *

Empower your career by leading a team of analytics professionals focused on fraud strategy. Drive process improvements and analytics for new account screening while mentoring talent and collaborating...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services and driving strategic initiatives. Lead a diverse team to improve tax processing and business outcomes while fostering collaboration acro...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $113K *

Transform data integrity by assisting in the analysis and cleansing of Enterprise Business Systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve anomalies and ensure compliance with DoD standards while supportin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $188K *

Pioneer a transformative Agile project management role overseeing large-scale software development. Lead coordination and execution across multiple teams and workstreams while ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $128K *

Shape data-driven strategies by developing and automating analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting capabilities and optimize operational performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $142K *

Lead the design and development of innovative automation solutions across multiple platforms, enhancing client experiences and operational efficiency while driving technical direction and agile practi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$247K - $345K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, optimizing program execution, and enhancing technology portfolio management. Drive cross-functional collaboration and operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.