Skill
Data Analysis
Data Science, Analytics and AI/ML
Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, draw conclusions, and support decision-making. Analysts across business, science, and government use statistical techniques and tools like Excel, SQL, Python, or R to identify trends and patterns in datasets.
Data Analysis in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 472
- Employers
- 197
- Median pay
- $135,000
- Disclose pay
- 76%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 358 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Data Analysis (472)
Associate FCA Examiner
Farm Credit Administration
Sacramento, CA · $53,909 – $58,871
The Farm Credit Administration seeks recent college graduates for a structured four-year training program in financial examination and regulatory compliance, with intensive classroom instruction and field work analyzing agricultural lending institutions. This role suits graduates in finance, accounting, or business who want hands-on experience in federal financial oversight and are willing to travel frequently and pursue professional certifications.
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Management and Program Analyst
Bureau of Land Management
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $61,722 – $97,087
The Bureau of Land Management seeks an analyst to evaluate programs and operations, developing recommendations for management while handling budget analysis, policy creation, and performance reporting. This role suits someone comfortable with detailed research, data analysis, and preparing materials for decision-makers in a federal government setting.
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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)- Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Battle Creek, MI · $121,503 – $157,956
This VA position combines program oversight and clinical practice for an inpatient mental health unit, requiring someone who can manage regulatory compliance, budgets, and a multidisciplinary team while maintaining direct therapeutic work with veterans. It suits experienced social workers ready to step into management with continued clinical involvement.
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Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal oversight role involves planning and executing inspections, audits, and investigations across Defense Threat Reduction Agency programs, with responsibility for developing inspection policies and ensuring internal controls are effective. It suits experienced investigators or auditors ready to lead compliance initiatives within a government defense context.
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Biologist (Temporary) (Direct Hiring Authority)
National Park Service
Contract · Yosemite National Park, CA · $36 – $47 / hour
This position oversees ecological management and research for large carnivores in terrestrial habitats, focusing on conservation, monitoring, and mitigation of threats from climate change and human activity. The role suits wildlife biologists with field experience in species management and habitat restoration.
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Supply System Analyst
Bonneville Power Administration
Vancouver, WA · $66,505 – $104,610
This federal role involves managing inventory control systems and excess property databases for a power administration agency, tracking physical assets, processing financial transactions, and producing operational reports to support supply chain optimization. It suits candidates experienced with automated data management systems who enjoy working with complex databases and can identify process improvements through data analysis.
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DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Rickenbacker AFB, Ohio · $93,400 – $121,422
This is a federal management role directing inspection and compliance operations for an Air National Guard wing. You'll develop inspection strategies, oversee compliance audits, analyze trends across the organization, and manage a team conducting regular assessments to meet Air Force standards.
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Astrophysicist
Smithsonian Institution
Cambridge, MA · $167,560 – $197,200
Lead the development of advanced infrared solar coronal instrumentation and coordinate astrophysical research programs at a major research institution. This senior role suits experienced researchers who can manage complex instrument projects, mentor scientific teams, and drive discoveries in solar physics and high-energy astrophysics.
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Workforce Development Specialist
Employment and Training Administration
Boston, MA · $76,463 – $99,404
A federal grant management role overseeing workforce and career-technical education programs across multiple states. This suits someone with compliance review experience in federally funded employment or education grants who can analyze policy, manage grant portfolios, and provide technical assistance to state and local grantees.
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PROGRAM ANALYST
Naval Medical Command
Williamsburg, VA · $75,788 – $118,092
This Federal program analyst role involves evaluating organizational effectiveness across multiple directorates, developing staffing standards, and supporting management through data analysis and reporting. The position suits someone with experience in administrative oversight, financial management analysis, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for Navy leadership.
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Asked for alongside Data Analysis
Measured from the 472 open roles that name Data Analysis — not from a curated list.
- Project Management44 roles9.3%
- Microsoft Excel30 roles6.4%
- SQL30 roles6.4%
- Statistical Analysis26 roles5.5%
- Product Strategy21 roles4.4%
- Python21 roles4.4%
- Product Management19 roles4.0%
- A/B Testing16 roles3.4%
What employers state they pay
Median
$135,000
Middle half
$91,000 – $195,000
From 358 of 472 open roles — the 76% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry12%
- Mid27%
- Senior34%
- Lead / Staff / Principal13%
- Management13%
- Executive<1%
From 426 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Data Analysis roles are
Among the 345 of 472 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Data Analysis
Employers hiring for Data Analysis
197 in total, most open roles first.
- Intuit48 roles
- VAVeterans Health Administration22 roles
- General Mills15 roles
- Micron Technology14 roles
- Samsung Semiconductor13 roles
- AAccenture11 roles
Reports mentioning Data Analysis
- California Opened 787 New Roles This Week, Up 11.5% From 706Oct 27, 2026
- North Carolina Opens 210 New Roles This Week, Down From 246Oct 27, 2026
- New Jersey Added 186 New Roles This Week, a 17.7% Gain While Overall Postings SlippedOct 26, 2026
- Washington Added 188 New Roles This Week, Up 8% From 174Oct 24, 2026
- 18,599 Roles Opened and 8,090 Closed This Week, With Michigan Nearly TriplingOct 24, 2026
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