# Data Analyst

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-analyst

Data analysts extract, clean, and interpret data to answer business questions, writing SQL queries and using Excel or Python to manipulate datasets before building dashboards in tools like Tableau or Power BI. They apply statistical analysis to spot trends and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders across marketing, finance, or operations teams. The role is a common entry point into the data field and suits detail-oriented people who enjoy translating numbers into actionable insight.

Top skills: [Python](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/python), [SQL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/sql), [Statistical Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/statistical-analysis)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Data Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-specialist), [Junior Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/junior-data-analyst)
- Often leads to: [Analytics Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/analytics-manager), [Business Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-analyst), [Business Intelligence Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-analyst), [Data Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-engineer), [Data Governance Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-governance-analyst), [Data Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-manager), [Data Mining Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-mining-analyst), [Data Quality Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-quality-analyst), [Data Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-scientist), [E-Commerce Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/e-commerce-analyst), [Healthcare Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-analyst), [Pricing Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/pricing-analyst), [Product Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/product-analyst), [Senior Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-data-analyst), [Statistician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/statistician)

## Similar roles

[Business Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-analyst), [Business Intelligence Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-analyst), [Cartographer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cartographer), [Clinical Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-data-analyst), [Data Analysis and Mathematics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-analysis-and-mathematics), [Data Governance Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-governance-analyst), [Data Mining Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-mining-analyst), [Data Quality Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-quality-analyst), [Data Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-scientist), [Data Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-specialist), [Data Steward](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-steward), [E-Commerce Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/e-commerce-analyst)

## Open Data Analyst roles (61)

- [Data Analyst](https://clarivate.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Clarivate_Careers/job/R155-Belgrade/Data-Analyst_JREQ136414-1) at [ProQuest](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/proquest) — R155-Belgrade (listed on ProQuest's own careers site)
- [Data Analyst](https://mymvw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MVW/job/Marriotts-Vacation-Club-at-Los-Suenos/Data-Analyst_JR91194) at [Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-vacations-worldwide-corporation) — Marriott's Vacation Club at Los Suenos (listed on Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation's own careers site)
- [Senior Analyst , Strategic Analytics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b4be6eac-7c19-4712-87ad-7854995717be/senior-analyst-strategic-analytics-at-drivetime) at [DriveTime](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/drivetime) — Full-time, Tempe, AZ
- [Lead Analyst-Forsyth Health - Remote](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/812154ca-3b41-4bb0-957b-4ea8c9311d76/lead-analyst-forsyth-health-remote-at-cigna) at [Cigna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cigna) — United States Work at Home · Remote, $79,000 – $131,600
- [Semiconductor Industry Applications Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c1c21f03-98a8-41be-95d2-3027ae4be822/semiconductor-industry-applications-engineer-at-citrix-systems) at [Citrix Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/citrix-systems) — $135,508 – $203,262
- [Sr Analyst - Merchant Network Strategy & Analytics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/209b839a-097c-4278-949f-7f852818da38/sr-analyst-merchant-network-strategy-analytics-at-blue-apron) at [Blue Apron](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/blue-apron) — Full-time, $115,000 – $128,000
- [Lead Cyber Security Data Visualizer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/36d9109a-d1a5-47e4-a716-8f67f00953dd/lead-cyber-security-data-visualizer-at-american-international-group) at [American International Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/american-international-group) — Dallas, TX
- [Data Analyst II](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4124a922-9553-4608-aaa4-56f439a1cb6c/data-analyst-ii-at-andersen-corporation) at [Andersen Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/andersen-corporation) — Cottage Grove, MN, $90,039 – $139,561
- [Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d6ef35c2-9dc9-4fe3-987a-8c2b706bedf0/data-analyst-at-aerovironment) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) — Full-time, Annapolis Junction, MD, $130,000 – $190,000
- [Sales Data Operations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7c65d999-b5ca-41ff-a03a-b92050cdb95d/sales-data-operations-at-acxiom) at [Acxiom](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/acxiom) — Remote/Homebased

All 61 open roles: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs?q=Data%20Analyst

## Likely next role (355)

Where Data Analysts commonly go next: [Analytics Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/analytics-manager), [Business Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-analyst), [Business Intelligence Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-analyst), [Data Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-engineer), [Data Governance Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-governance-analyst), [Data Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-manager), [Data Mining Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-mining-analyst), [Data Quality Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-quality-analyst), [Data Scientist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-scientist), [E-Commerce Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/e-commerce-analyst), [Healthcare Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-analyst), [Pricing Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/pricing-analyst), [Product Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/product-analyst), [Senior Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-data-analyst), [Statistician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/statistician).

- [Business Analyst](https://cranecompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Piqua-Ohio/Business-Analyst_JR102482) at [Crane Co.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crane-co) — Piqua, OH (listed on Crane Co.'s own careers site)
- [Data Engineer](https://accenture.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AccentureCareers/job/Mumbai/Software-Development-Engineer_ATCI-5199736-S1906690-1) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) (listed on Accenture's own careers site)
- [Senior Data Analyst](https://boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/USA---Long-Beach-CA/Senior-Data-Analyst_JR2026515471-1) at [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — Long Beach, CA (listed on Boeing's own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://toyota.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMNA/job/Plano-Texas/Data-Scientist_10334425) at [Toyota Motor North America](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/toyota-motor-north-america) — Plano, TX (listed on Toyota Motor North America's own careers site)
- [Senior Data Analyst](https://sbdinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Stanley_Black_Decker_Career_Site/job/Towson-MD-United-States/Senior-Data-Analyst_REQ-1000050753) at [Stanley Black & Decker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stanley-black-decker) (listed on Stanley Black & Decker's own careers site)
- [Data Engineer](https://rockwellautomation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Rockwell_Automation/job/Pune-India/Data-Engineer_R26-6302) at [Rockwell Automation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/rockwell-automation) (listed on Rockwell Automation's own careers site)
- [Business Analyst](https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jllcareers/job/Austin-TX/Business-Analyst_REQ533340) at [JLL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/jll) — Austin, TX (listed on JLL's own careers site)
- [Principal Data Engineer](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hims-and-hers/a321e167-59ab-46cc-9b50-75154f122bdb/application) at [Hims and Hers](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/hims-and-hers) — Full-time, US Remote, $220,000 – $260,000 (listed on Hims and Hers's own careers site)
- [Data Engineer](https://jobs.lever.co/allegiantair/323999fc-8fb2-4a40-af52-fecc384a4e64/apply) at [Allegiant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/allegiant) — Las Vegas, NV, $87,000 – $124,700 (listed on Allegiant's own careers site)
- [Pricing Analyst](https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Arlington-VA/Pricing-Analyst_8533) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) (listed on AeroVironment's own careers site)

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- [Business Analyst](https://cranecompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Piqua-Ohio/Business-Analyst_JR102482) at [Crane Co.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crane-co) — Piqua, OH (listed on Crane Co.'s own careers site)
- [Business Analyst](https://accenture.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AccentureCareers/job/Ebene/Business-Analyst_R00339917) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) (listed on Accenture's own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://toyota.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMNA/job/Plano-Texas/Data-Scientist_10334425) at [Toyota Motor North America](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/toyota-motor-north-america) — Plano, TX (listed on Toyota Motor North America's own careers site)
- [Data Steward](https://tiaa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Charlotte-NC-USA/Data-Steward_R260700029-1) at [Nuveen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nuveen) (listed on Nuveen's own careers site)
- [Business Analyst](https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jllcareers/job/Austin-TX/Business-Analyst_REQ533340) at [JLL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/jll) — Austin, TX (listed on JLL's own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Austin-TX/Data-Scientist_REF081333W) at [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc) — Austin, TX (listed on Visa Inc.'s own careers site)
- [Business Operations & Strategy Lead](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6bd1750c-8592-400b-a4ca-4ef7276fb057/business-operations-strategy-lead-at-notion) at [Notion](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/notion) — San Francisco, CA, $230,000 – $260,000
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- [Data Scientist](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/confido/1ab17543-29df-4d5a-a933-d443d659eafa/application) at [Confido](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/confido) — New York, NY, $150,000 – $190,000 (listed on Confido's own careers site)
- [Data Scientist](https://modernatx.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/M_tx/job/Cambridge-Massachusetts/Data-Scientist_R19572) at [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna) (listed on Moderna's own careers site)

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