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SENIOR DATA ANALYST


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Senior Data Analyst

Job Type:(Remote)

Job Summary

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques statistical methods and data-driven approaches to solve complex business problems. This position analyzes large and diverse datasets develops predictive and prescriptive insights builds analytical models and partners with business and technical teams to support strategic decision-making.

The Senior Data Analyst will work closely with data scientists data engineers business leaders and other stakeholders to identify opportunities improve processes develop predictive insights and translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends patterns relationships and business opportunities.

  • Apply statistical and advanced analytical techniques to support business decision-making.

  • Develop predictive models forecasts segmentation analyses and other advanced analytics solutions.

  • Use SQL Python R or similar analytical tools to collect transform analyze and validate data.

  • Develop analytical models and methodologies to address business and operational challenges.

  • Perform exploratory data analysis and identify meaningful relationships and patterns within datasets.

  • Design and evaluate experiments A/B tests and statistical analyses when appropriate.

  • Develop and monitor analytical models and performance metrics.

  • Partner with data scientists and data engineers to prepare high-quality datasets for advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.

  • Translate business questions and requirements into analytical approaches and measurable outcomes.

  • Communicate complex analytical findings to business leaders and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

  • Create reports visualizations presentations and analytical dashboards to communicate insights.

  • Conduct root-cause analysis and provide data-driven recommendations for business improvement.

  • Identify opportunities to automate analytical processes and improve data workflows.

  • Validate data quality model outputs and analytical results to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • Document analytical methodologies assumptions data sources and results.

  • Support machine learning and artificial intelligence projects through data preparation feature analysis model evaluation and performance monitoring.

  • Stay current with analytical techniques statistical methodologies and emerging data science technologies.

  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to analytical best practices across the organization.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Economics Business Analytics or a related field.

  • Masters degree in Data Science Statistics Analytics or a related discipline is preferred.

  • 47 years of experience in data analytics advanced analytics data science or a related field.

  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases and large datasets.

  • Proficiency in Python R or another programming language used for data analysis.

  • Strong knowledge of statistical analysis predictive modeling and data visualization.

  • Experience with data manipulation exploratory data analysis and statistical modeling.

  • Experience working with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.

  • Strong understanding of data quality data preparation and analytical methodology.

  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

  • Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with machine learning algorithms and model evaluation.

  • Knowledge of regression classification clustering time-series analysis and forecasting.

  • Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.

  • Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake Databricks BigQuery or similar platforms.

  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn TensorFlow or PyTorch.

  • Experience with A/B testing experimental design and causal analysis.

  • Knowledge of data engineering ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.

  • Experience working with large-scale or real-time datasets.

  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in business environments.

Key Skills
  • Advanced Data Analytics

  • Statistical Analysis

  • Predictive Modeling

  • Machine Learning

  • SQL

  • Python / R

  • Exploratory Data Analysis

  • Forecasting

  • Data Visualization

  • Experimental Design and A/B Testing

  • Feature Engineering

  • Data Modeling

  • Data Quality and Validation

  • Business Problem Solving

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Advanced Excel

  • Analytical Storytelling

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Core Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate complex problems and develop data-driven solutions.

  • Business Acumen: Ability to understand business objectives and translate them into measurable analytical questions.

  • Technical Expertise: Ability to work with advanced analytical tools programming languages databases and statistical methods.

  • Communication: Ability to explain complex analytical results clearly to executives business users and technical teams.

  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes evaluate alternatives and recommend evidence-based solutions.

  • Leadership: Ability to lead analytical projects and mentor junior team members.