Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The American Heart Association is seeking an experienced Senior Statistical Analyst in their National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for translating complex organizational and external data into actionable insights that drive fundraising performance and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
• Applies statistical and analytical methods (e.g., regression, segmentation, forecasting, scoring) to support fundraising strategy, prospect identification, and performance optimization
• Identifies patterns in large, multi-source datasets and translates findings into clear, actionable recommendations that inform fundraising strategy, market prioritization, and resource allocation
• Develops scalable analytical workflows and reporting solutions using SQL, business intelligence tools, and automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx or similar) to support ongoing decision-making
• Stays current on applied analytics techniques and tools, incorporating practical approaches that improve efficiency and impact of analysis
• Works cross-functionally with data engineering, business stakeholders, and leadership to define data structures, metrics, and data quality standards across systems (e.g., CRM, cloud data warehouse, external data sources)
• Supports development and adoption of advanced prospecting, segmentation, and targeting tools by integrating internal and external data (e.g., firmographic, financial, and relationship network data) into business workflows
• Engages in cross-functional collaboration to enhance analytics platforms and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Five (5) years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working with large, complex, multi-source datasets in a business or nonprofit environment preferred
• Perform data extraction, Data manipulation, transformation, and analysis using SQL, R, and Python
• Data modeling and data quality validation (e.g., understanding of data structure, joins, and data consistency)
• Data visualization and storytelling (e.g., Tableau or similar tools)
• Experience working with CRM data (e.g., Salesforce)
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks or similar)
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and partners cross-functionally with strategy, data engineering, and business leadership
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness program and telemedicine
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance
Company Overview
• The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.heart.org.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• American Heart Association has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.