Senior Data & BI Specialist

Irving, Texas

Open 5 months, first seen by us 170 days ago

Pay: Pay not listedSimilar roles state $154K–$225K
Work setting: Not stated
Employment: Full-time — employment source
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full time
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Develop and implement data strategy and analytics initiatives aligned to business goals
Lead and manage cross-functional teams to execute data initiatives
Design data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns
Conduct advanced statistical analysis using tools such as R or Python
Mentor junior data analysts and build a data-driven culture

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Developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.

Leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives and drive insights that impact business decisions.

Designing and implementing data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns.

Conducting advanced analysis using statistical tools and software, such as R or Python.

Mentoring and coaching junior data analysts and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.

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Open 5 monthsWe first saw this posting 170 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.

Status in our records: Live
First seen by us: May 18, 2026170 days ago
Recorded sightings: 270
Last seen by us: Nov 5, 2026

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How this job compares

Pay

$154K–$225K is typical

The middle half of what similar US postings state. This one doesn’t list pay.

From 2,958 postings in the last year. Stated ranges, not salaries paid.

Time since we first saw it

Day 170

Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 7 and day 54.

Well past Vistra’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 32.

From 7,946 similar postings that came down, and 16 of Vistra’s. Coming down is not always a hire.

Vistra is hiring

6 open jobs

Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.

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- Designing and implementing data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns. - Conducting advanced analysis using statistical tools and software, such as R or Python. - Identifying areas for improvement in data collection and analysis processes and recommending solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

- Advanced experience in SQL programming, statistical analysis and data modeling - Extensive experience in statistical software, such as R, SAS, or Python. - Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives.

- 7-9 years of professional experience in data analysis or a related field. - Advanced experience in SQL programming, statistical analysis and data modeling - Extensive experience in statistical software, such as R, SAS, or Python.

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About Vistra

People: About 260 in 2025, down 42% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
Company: Listed as VST.

Demand for Data Leadership roles

New Data Leadership postings at the employers we follow are up 7% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.

August 17Last week

Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 5 weeks.

Counted from the hiring pages we’ve followed for at least five weeks, so employers we add don’t look like growth. Updated weekly.

About the role

We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.

Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.

Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.

Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.

US government figures for computer and information systems managers

Median yearly pay, May 2025: $175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035: 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.

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Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.
Leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives and drive insights that impact business decisions.
Designing and implementing data models and simulations to forecast trends and patterns.
Conducting advanced analysis using statistical tools and software, such as R or Python.
Identifying areas for improvement in data collection and analysis processes and recommending solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
Mentoring and coaching junior data analysts and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

7-9 years of professional experience in data analysis or a related field.
Advanced experience in SQL programming, statistical analysis and data modeling
Extensive experience in statistical software, such as R, SAS, or Python.
Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional teams to execute on data initiatives.
Ability to lead, track, and communicate status of team initiatives
Demonstrated ability to be trustworthy and dependable
Experience developing and implementing data strategy and analytics initiatives that align with business objectives.
Demonstrate advanced analytic skills and attention to detail

Key Metrics

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to executive leadership.

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Job Family

Data Analytics

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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