Principal Data Analyst

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting option

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to guide the strategy and governance of data products, emphasizing quality, consistency, and usability. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to improve data structure, access, and application across the organization, blending analytics, data stewardship, and AI/ML-driven automation.

The position offers a remote work model for US-based candidates, with compensation ranging from $125,653 to $180,000 annually, reflecting senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a data-related field.
• 5 years of experience in data product lifecycles as a business and technical lead.
• Expertise in SQL for data extraction and advanced analytics.
• Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Experience leading data strategy initiatives and implementing data management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic roadmap for contact domain data products.
• Govern global contact data standards and policies.
• Implement AI/ML-driven automation for data quality enhancement.
• Consult with data consumers and analysts on data navigation and interpretation.
• Collaborate across functions to manage data acquisition and enrichment.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness through operational monitoring.

Skills

SQL

Advanced analytics

Data storytelling

AI/ML automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Data Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will guide the strategy and governance of data products that support a critical contact domain, with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and usability. The Principal Data Analyst will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve how data is structured, accessed, and applied across the organization. This position also blends advanced analytics, data stewardship, and AI/ML-driven automation to strengthen decision-making and operational performance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,653 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic roadmap for contact domain data products
• Govern global contact data standards and policies
• Implement AI/ML-driven automation for data quality enhancement
• Consult with data consumers and analysts on data navigation and interpretation
• Collaborate across functions to manage data acquisition and enrichment
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness through operational monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in data product lifecycles as a business and technical lead
• Expertise in SQL for data extraction and advanced analytics
• Proven ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies
• Experience leading data strategy initiatives and implementing data management solutions

Benefits

• Telecommuting option available for U.S. employees

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.