Remote Lead Data Analyst

Description

Remote Lead Data Analyst

Take Charge of Strategic Data Initiatives—From Anywhere

We seek a Remote Lead Data Analyst to drive meaningful business transformation through advanced analytics and strategic insights. In this fully remote role, you'll lead a talented team of analysts, be the analytical brain behind cross-functional decisions, and elevate data practices across the organization. This could be your next big move if you're energized by teamwork and deeply committed to remote data leadership.

Role Overview

As a Lead Data Analyst working remotely, your mission will be to guide data-driven decision-making by managing complex datasets, designing robust reporting frameworks, and aligning stakeholders across business units. This role requires a balance of technical depth, business acumen, and team mentorship. You'll shape the organization's data strategy while enabling scalable, remote analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead a remote team of data analysts, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into data specifications and guide analysts in executing them.
  • Establish validation protocols to uphold data accuracy and consistency.

Data Reporting & Insights

  • Collaborate with product, finance, and operations leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Develop and optimize dashboards and reports that empower decision-makers with actionable intelligence.
  • Use business intelligence tools to uncover patterns and present findings clearly and concisely.
  • Drive A/B testing and experimental design initiatives to validate hypotheses and improve strategy

Scalability & Efficiency

  • Design scalable reporting solutions that serve multiple teams across departments
  • Ensure repeatability of analysis through standardized processes and clear documentation

Skills & Tools You'll Use

Business Intelligence Platforms

  • Power BI, Tableau, Looker

Database & Query Languages

  • SQL, BigQuery, Snowflake

Data Engineering Interfaces

  • dbt, Airflow (in collaboration with data engineering)

Analytics Frameworks

  • Regression modeling, segmentation, time series analysis

Project & Collaboration Tools

  • Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom

Remote Work Environment

This is a fully distributed position, allowing you to work from anywhere. Our asynchronous communication model supports flexible schedules while keeping alignment high.

Team Values

  • Transparency in data sharing and results
  • Accountability and independence in deliverables
  • Curiosity and willingness to question assumptions
  • Collaboration across remote-first teams

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in a data analyst or business intelligence role
  • 2+ years of experience leading a remote or hybrid analytics team
  • Strong command of SQL and data modeling best practices
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic insights
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data warehouses and data lakes
  • Effective communication abilities tailored to both technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Experience in driving decisions using performance dashboards and KPI frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in statistics, computer science, or data science
  • Familiarity with predictive modeling and machine learning pipelines
  • Experience supporting global, distributed business functions
  • Prior work with agile development or product analytics teams

What Success Looks Like

  • Stakeholders regularly rely on your insights to shape strategic decisions
  • Dashboards you build become critical assets across business units
  • Your remote team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered
  • You reduce data bottlenecks by implementing repeatable processes
  • You influence product, marketing, and financial decisions through robust analytics

Growth & Advancement

This role places you at the center of our data transformation journey. As the organization scales, you'll be well-positioned to expand into a Director of Analytics or Strategic Data Partner role. Your work will be instrumental in shaping how we use data across teams—and how we lead through insight.

Compensation & Perks

  • Annual salary: $128,308
  • Remote-first, flexible work environment
  • Wellness allowance and home office stipend
  • Health and vision coverage
  • Learning and development budget
  • Project ownership and growth support
  • Recognition for high-impact contributions

How to Apply

We want to hear from you if you're a seasoned remote analytics leader who thrives on turning data into a strategic advantage. Please submit your application today and help lead our remote-first data evolution.

Be the force behind smarter decisions—apply now.