(USA) Senior, Data Analyst
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Senior Data Analyst to leverage advanced data management, analysis, and visualization skills in support of strategic business decisions. This role requires expertise in identifying and validating data sources, ensuring data quality, and applying analytical techniques to solve complex business challenges. The successful candidate will translate business requirements into actionable insights, collaborate across functions, and communicate findings effectively to influence stakeholders. Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and data governance principles is essential to drive data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support Walmart’s commitment to excellence. The team specializes in aligning forecasted workload with capacity to identify risks and ensure efficient operations. Utilizing expertise in data management, analytics, and visualization tools such as SQL and Tableau, the team delivers actionable insights. Members collaborate to select appropriate data sources, maintain data quality, and apply advanced analytical methods to address business challenges. Supporting strategic decision-making, the team translates complex data into clear visualizations and recommendations. It promotes continuous improvement and innovation while upholding high standards of integrity and professionalism to drive value for the organization and its stakeholders.
Requirements
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with database technologies including distributed datastores.
- Strong skills in data analysis, data management, and ad hoc reporting to support business decision-making.
- Expertise in Tableau or similar business intelligence tools for advanced data visualization and storytelling.
- Ability to identify, assess, and ensure data quality, applying data governance and management standards.
- Experience translating complex business requirements into actionable data solutions aligned with strategic goals.
- Knowledge of exploratory data analysis techniques and statistical methods to uncover insights and trends.
- Effective communication skills to present data findings clearly to stakeholders and guide junior team members.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
- Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field, Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
- Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess appropriate data sources aligned with business requirements and service level agreements.
- Perform initial data quality checks and manage data cleansing activities to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions using advanced analytics and statistical techniques.
- Develop and deliver clear, insightful data visualizations and reports to support decision-making across multiple business domains.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align data strategies with organizational goals and provide actionable business insights.
- Mentor junior analysts on data analysis methods, visualization best practices, and quality standards.
- Monitor and maintain data quality metrics and compliance with governance policies.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
