Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in California

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and entertainment across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Companies like Google, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large analytics teams across California and consistently hire at the senior level. The most in-demand specialties include data visualization, predictive modeling, and cloud-based reporting using platforms like Tableau, Power BI, and Snowflake. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36+
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring17
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Waymo
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Waymo
Mountain View, California
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
$168k - $207k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Sr. Analyst, Research & Competitive Intelligence
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Sr. Analyst, Research & Competitive Intelligence
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Silicon Valley, California
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
$130k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Skechers
Senior Technical Solutions Analyst
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Skechers
Added 5d ago
Senior Technical Solutions Analyst
Skechers
Manhattan Beach, California
Product Management
Business Analysis
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Palm Tree
Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics (AI)
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Palm Tree
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Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics (AI)
Palm Tree
Los Angeles, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Business Analysis
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$100k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
11-50

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Morrison Foerster
Senior Business Intelligence Developer
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Senior Business Intelligence Developer
Morrison Foerster
Los Angeles, California
Data Science & Analytics
Business Operations
$114k - $179k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
7 jobs
Los Angeles
4 jobs
Mountain View
4 jobs
Cupertino
3 jobs
San Diego
3 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
San Mateo
2 jobs
Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Brea
1 jobs

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit
    Intuit5
  • Apple
    Apple3
  • Walmart
    Walmart3
  • Okta
    Okta2
  • Snap
    Snap2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Law & Legal Services3
  • Retail3

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior business intelligence analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Five or more years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a closely related role
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one major BI platform such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Experience working with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior analysts and managing cross-functional analytics projects

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior business intelligence analyst in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in business analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related field, though many senior roles also accept candidates with an MBA or a master's in data science. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Progression typically moves from analyst to senior analyst over several years, with candidates building expertise in SQL, BI platforms like Tableau or Power BI, and cross-functional stakeholder work at California technology, healthcare, or financial services employers.

How much do senior business intelligence analysts make in California?

Senior business intelligence analysts in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior business intelligence analysts in California?

Employers hiring senior business intelligence analysts in California right now include Intuit, Apple, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, major health systems, and financial institutions means demand for senior-level BI talent remains broad across both established corporations and growth-stage companies.

Which California cities have the most senior business intelligence analyst jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mountain View account for the most senior business intelligence analyst openings in California, driven by the concentration of technology headquarters and venture-backed companies in the Bay Area, major entertainment and financial services employers in Los Angeles, and a growing life sciences and defense sector in San Diego that relies heavily on data-driven decision-making.

Are there remote senior business intelligence analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Business intelligence work is inherently desk-based and output-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 22% of senior business intelligence analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Reporting, data modeling, and dashboard development are the functions most frequently performed fully remotely, while stakeholder discovery sessions and executive presentations more often require in-person or hybrid availability.

How can I get hired as a senior business intelligence analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate business analyst role at a California technology or healthcare company, where you build SQL and dashboard skills on real production data. Large California employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Bank of the West have historically run structured rotational or new-graduate analytics programs. Building a portfolio of public datasets visualized in Tableau or Power BI, earning a Google Data Analytics or Microsoft Power BI certification, and targeting analyst roles within internal operations or finance teams are all concrete steps that California hiring managers recognize.

Where can I find and apply to senior business intelligence analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior business intelligence analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.

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