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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Data Analytics - **Company:** SLM Corporation - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbf9oy ## About the Role Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required. + Demonstrated ability to lead and manage analytics projects and deliver high-quality analytics insights and recommendations. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. + Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions. + Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar. + Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used in analytics. Preferred: Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience. + Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related field. + 5+ years of experience in prescriptive and predictive analytics, with at least 2 years of experience managing a team of analysts. + Experience in financial services, lending space + Experience with leveraging GenAI for reporting and analytics. The Americans with Disabilities Act _The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._ ## Description As the Manager of Data Analytics, you will be responsible for leading a team of data analysts to develop insights that drive business growth and optimization. You will be responsible for analyzing complex data, identifying patterns and trends, and presenting findings to inform decision making at all levels of the organization. What You'll Do + Lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement analytical frameworks to uncover insights and improve business performance. + Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and trends that will drive business growth. + Develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making. + Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide insights to inform business strategies. + Ensure data integrity and accuracy by monitoring data sources and implementing quality control processes. + Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)