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Remote Data Analyst Lead jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first companies and distributed teams hiring for this role in sectors from fintech and SaaS to healthcare and e-commerce. Employers hiring remote data analyst leads right now include Humana, ServiceNow, and Triumph Enterprises. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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THE POSITION
Do you enjoy working with data, developing, and utilizing data products to improve risk mitigation while reducing inefficiencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to support fraud prevention and detection? If you said yes, this role may be the right fit for you! The Public School Employee's Retirement Systems (PSERS) is expanding our Risk and Performance Data Office (RPDO) and is looking to hire one or more Data Analytics Specialist 1's to enhance our current team. We are looking for individuals who have professional quantitative analytical experience and can translate risk and performance needs into analytical requirements and standards for the PSERS agency. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for developing data products, dashboards, and analyses that help business units monitor performance, assess risks, and identify operational improvements. As a Data Analytics Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Chef Data officer on developing complex data visualizations that are interactive with self-service functionality, work with assigned business units to determine KPIs, and partner with Bureau of Information Technology and Information Security Office to establish automated data pipelines
- Fraud Prevention: Analyze, monitor, and review data for identification of current and emerging threats, determine items that need further investigation, and suggest solutions in developing products to meet needs
- Technical and Analytical Support: Gather risk related information for PSERS business areas; monitor and address any potential audit findings; and interpret data, data validity, and deployment of data to business units
- Presentation and Communication: Write executive summaries of fraud events for leadership, provide insights that inform decisions and advance organizational objectives, and determine appropriate analytical approaches that support fraud prevention strategies
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Hours may be negotiable, to be discussed during interview process.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will be required to report to the office 1 day a week, and any additional days depending on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to PSERS headquarters in Harrisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Successful completion of the Data Analytics Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional quantitative analytical experience utilizing data preparation, statistical analysis, or data visualization software programs and a bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, actuarial science, geographic information systems (GIS), or a related STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics); Thirty (30) graduate credits in data analytics or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform Essential Functions as presented in the linked Position Description.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
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We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana11

- ServiceNow8

- Triumph Enterprises8
- Tailored Brands3

- Iterative Health3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data analyst lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in data analytics with at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or R
- Experience with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for dashboard development and reporting
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Demonstrated ability to translate business questions into analytical frameworks and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift and experience with large-scale datasets
Tips for Your Remote Data Analyst Lead Job Search
Build a portfolio that shows remote impact
Remote employers want proof you can work through ambiguity and deliver on your own. Publish two or three end-to-end projects on GitHub or a personal site showing how your analysis shaped a real decision, not just cleaned a dataset.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data analyst lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without combing through dozens of general job boards.
Make async communication a visible skill
Distributed teams evaluate how clearly you write before they evaluate how you think. Structure your cover letter and take-home assessments as you would a Slack summary or a Notion doc: concise context, clear finding, direct recommendation.
Target remote-first companies specifically
Companies built remote-first have the tooling, culture, and processes that make a data analyst lead role sustainable without an office. Look for teams that use dbt, Looker, or similar async-friendly data stacks, which signals a mature remote data culture.
Remote Data Analyst Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data analyst lead job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams, where data analyst leads operate with high autonomy across time zones. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to surface insights asynchronously without hand-holding. Proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and a BI tool like Tableau or Power BI is table stakes. What gives candidates an edge is a portfolio showing end-to-end projects where their analysis directly influenced a business decision.
Which companies hire remote data analyst leads?
Employers currently hiring remote data analyst leads include Humana, ServiceNow, and Triumph Enterprises, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first SaaS firms, distributed fintech platforms, and healthcare technology companies make up a large share of the remote market for this role.
Can you get a remote data analyst lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level data analyst lead roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently with minimal oversight from day one. Early-stage startups and lean distributed teams are the most likely to hire a candidate still building experience. Showing a portfolio of personal or freelance projects, contributing to open datasets, and demonstrating strong async written communication can open doors when a formal resume is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote data analyst lead jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated analytical skills, a portfolio of real projects, and measurable results over a formal degree, especially at companies with distributed engineering or product teams. A degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science helps, but candidates who can show they've led analysis that drove decisions often compete effectively without one.
Which industries hire the most remote data analyst leads?
Remote data analyst lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed data teams to support product, growth, and operations functions that run across multiple locations and time zones.
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