Senior Data Analyst L3

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

We are currently only hiring in specific locations in the United States. Locations, office requirements, and salary bands are outlined below. Please note that we do not offer relocation at this time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead complex data-driven projects, manage high-performing teams, and drive business value through analytics and engineering solutions. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, client management skills, and leadership abilities to deliver impactful insights and solutions to enterprise clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business challenges into data solutions, and contribute to the growth of our data consulting practice.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic leader, shaping and driving data initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Guide and mentor a team of data analysts, ensuring career growth, technical upskilling, and high-performance execution.
• Establish and maintain a strong data-driven culture, fostering collaboration between analytics, engineering, and business teams.
• Lead and oversee multiple analytics engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for data and analytics engagements.

- Partner with business stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs), success metrics, and analytical roadmaps.

- Navigate complex organizational structures, politics, and personalities to drive consensus and project success.

- Identify new business opportunities by assessing client data needs and proposing scalable solutions.

Project Execution & Delivery

- Manage end-to-end analytics projects from discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design to implementation and delivery.

- Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while balancing strategic vision and tactical execution.

- Define and implement best practices for data governance, data quality, and data management across client environments.

- Lead workshops, presentations, and training sessions for clients to communicate insights and recommendations effectively.

Technical Expertise & Innovation

- Design and implement robust data architectures, including ETL pipelines, data lakes, and cloud-based analytics solutions.

- Develop advanced analytics solutions leveraging machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization.

- Optimize data workflows, ensuring scalability, performance, and automation in analytics infrastructure.

- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices in data analytics, engineering, and business intelligence.

- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, mentorship, and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have Skills

- 7+ years of applied analytics experience in sales, finance, marketing, product, or engineering.

- 7+ years of experience assessing client data ecosystems, including data tools, applications, and architectures.

- 5+ years of consulting experience, delivering data solutions for enterprise clients.

- Strong expertise in SQL and familiarity with NoSQL databases.

- Proficiency in at least one analytics programming language (Python, R, MATLAB, or SPSS).

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for deploying analytics solutions.

- Proven track record of managing data ecosystems, including ETL, data governance, reporting, and insights.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly narratives.

- Ability to balance hands-on technical execution with leadership and delegation to maximize team efficiency.

Nice-to-Have Skills

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