Senior Associate Data Analytics

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

TITLE: Senior Associate Data Analytics

Duties: Support our analytics initiatives, working closely with the analytics team to gather and analyze data, generate insights, and contribute to data-driven decision making. Support the analytics team in conducting data analysis, modeling, and reporting to deliver insights and recommendations. Gather, clean, and prepare data for analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision making. Create presentations on findings and provide sound recommendations to leadership to influence strategic decision-making. Create and maintain data documentation, data dictionaries, and standard operating procedures as needed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality and data management processes. Hybrid work permitted 2 days per week within a reasonable commuting distance of Newark, Delaware office.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

LOCATION: SMB Business Development, Inc., 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or closely related role where required experience gained. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, employer will accept a Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business, Analytics or related field of study. Also requires education, training, or experience in:

CONTACT: Send resume to TA@salliemae.com and reference job title and location.

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