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Data Analyst, Specialist

Yesterday Charlotte, NC

Role Summary

The Data Analyst, Senior Specialist is responsible in driving data-driven decision-making across the organization by leading complex analytical projects, optimizing data processes and delivering actionable insights. This role involves extracting, cleaning and analyzing large datasets to identify trends, measure performance and support strategic initiatives.

What you'll do:

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, define data-driven approaches, and lead high-impact analytical projects that align with business goals.
  • Extract, clean and integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and reliability for business use.
  • Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and predictive modeling to uncover trends, correlations and insights that drive business growth and operational efficiencies.
  • Develop and implement machine learning models and advanced analytics techniques to support strategic initiatives such as customer segmentation, demand forecasting and risk assessment.
  • Build and automate interactive dashboards, real-time reports and data visualization tools using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to enable data accessibility across teams.
  • Enhance and optimize data pipelines, ETL processes and cloud-based data infrastructures to improve data processing speed, scalability and performance.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on data analytics, providing mentorship, training and guidance to junior analysts to strengthen the organization's analytical capabilities.
  • Automate and streamline recurring data analysis and reporting workflows using Python, SQL and other programming tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Collaborate with leadership to design and implement data-driven strategies, presenting insights in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, with at least 4 years in advanced analytics, statistical modeling or business intelligence.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, IT, or a Bachelor's in Statistics/Mathematics.
  • Expertise in SQL for data querying, performance optimization, and database management.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical analysis, automation, and machine learning model development.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including data lakes and big data processing tools.
  • Ability to translate complex data insights into clear and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

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Additional information:

This is a hybrid position based in either Malvern, PA or Charlotte, NC with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-177294
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-25T21:08:20

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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