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The Data Analyst, Lead is responsible for defining, standardizing, and enabling enterprise ... Executive Communication and Insights * Present insights and performance updates to senior ...

The Data Analyst, Lead is responsible for defining, standardizing, and enabling enterprise ... Executive Communication and Insights * Present insights and performance updates to senior ...

The Data Analyst, Lead is responsible for defining, standardizing, and enabling enterprise ... Executive Communication and Insights * Present insights and performance updates to senior ...

Experience designing and maintaining executive-facing dashboards and data products in a BI tool (e.g., OneModel, Tableau, Looker), including metric design, documentation, and stakeholder enablement ...

Account Executive

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Manage complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders including Data practitioners to C/VP level data executives. You will help navigate complex POCs while communicating business value in ...

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How much do data executive jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for data executive in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Executive, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Executive, you need a solid background in data analysis, business intelligence, and data management, often supported by a degree in data science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau or Power BI), and possibly certifications like Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills help you translate data insights into actionable business strategies and effectively lead data teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for driving data-driven decision-making and delivering measurable value to the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by Data Executives when managing cross-functional data initiatives?

Data Executives often encounter challenges related to aligning diverse stakeholders, ensuring data quality across departments, and integrating multiple data systems. Navigating differing priorities between business units and technical teams requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, maintaining data security and compliance while driving innovation can be complex, but these challenges present valuable opportunities to demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking in a dynamic environment.

What are Data Executives?

Data Executives are professionals responsible for overseeing the management, analysis, and strategic use of an organization's data assets. They develop and implement data policies, ensure data quality and security, and help drive business decisions using data insights. Typically, Data Executives work with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business goals and may lead data governance, analytics, and reporting efforts. Their role is crucial for organizations aiming to leverage data for competitive advantage.

What is the difference between Data Executive vs Data Analyst?

AspectData ExecutiveData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Data Science, Business, or related field; often some certificationsBachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, or related field; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst are common
Work EnvironmentStrategic roles in corporate settings, focusing on data management and decision-makingOperational roles, analyzing data sets to generate reports and insights
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, finance, and consulting firms for data governance and strategyCommon across industries for data reporting, market analysis, and performance tracking

While both roles involve working with data, Data Executives focus on strategic data management and decision-making at a higher level, whereas Data Analysts primarily analyze data to generate reports and insights. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Data Executive job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
Sales Executive SLED - NY

Sales Executive SLED - NY

NTT DATA Services

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 6 hours ago


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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Req ID: 362077 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Sales Executive SLED - NY to join our team in New York, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

The ideal candidate NTT DATA is seeking has 7+ years of experience selling to and maintaining strong relationships in New York state and local government. An existing professional network with governments outside of the New York area in the greater Northeast is a plus.  Additionally, a strong understanding of Information Technology is required as this position will be selling large, enterprise technology services and offerings to these entities with a primary role of generating, qualifying, and closing new business for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a pipeline of new business contacts and opportunities and conduct regular progress reviews with immediate leadership.
  • Create territory plans with detailed demand generation strategies for states, cities, counties and educational institutions (Public Entities) and a plan to grow existing relationships and expand to grow new relationships.
  • Establish and maintain 4-5x pipeline coverage to quota.
  • Introduce other NTT DATA executive leadership to existing relationships and new contacts.
  • Be intimate with the Public Entities budget processes, specifically understanding budget that is earmarked for Information Technology and bring opportunities forward and coordinate client meetings based on findings.
  • Work in advance to understand upcoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs), influence specific requirements where possible for the benefit of NTT DATA and bring to the pursuit process far in advance of the RFP issue date.
  • Understand the different contracting vehicles available for all the Public Entities and work to ensure NTT DATA is on each vehicle where applicable. Promote these vehicles to prospects as a potential method to procure services without necessarily going through a formal RFP process.
  • Develop a strong understanding of NTT DATA offerings for Public Entities and promote these to the Public Entities. Also learn about and establish relationships with other NTT Group entities and jointly work together to identify and close new business.
  • Support pursuit and proposal delivery teams throughout the defined pursuit process as a team player, striving to assist the team however needed to execute the overall pursuit process.
  • Work closely with Delivery groups and Marketing to support go-to-market plans and demand generation activities for vertical area.
  • Work with vendor partners to jointly develop business opportunities and close new business.
  • Contribute to NTT DATA's knowledgebase of presentations, proposals, etc. and share sales tools that are re-usable for others.
  • Update and maintain a detailed funnel of opportunities in Salesforce and provide status reports to ensure current visibility of activities, highlighting areas requiring practice area support and resource needs to meet sales objectives.
  • Develops and executes goals and strategies within sales area. 
  • Own the strategic direction and executive leadership their assigned territory or domain 

 

Job Level Specific Duties:

  • Maintain a senior to expert level of knowledge about the State, Local and Education  Agencies in NY and the Northeast.
  • Sells primarily complex managed services, full IT Outsourcing solutions, application services and industry vertical solutions.
  • Seek to be recognized as a thought leader on the industry, the NTT DATA business model and competitors.
  • Interface and successfully influence multiple C-level executives within the customer organization.
  • Sponsor and institutionalize new and innovative ways of working in teams to meet customer needs/sales objectives.
  • Be guided by brand and NTT DATA overall sales strategies.
  • Model organizational and industry standards in achievement of sales goals.
  • Maintain contact at CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CTO, Executive Director and other key decision makers.

 

Minimum Experience:

  • 7+ years of a strong understanding of Information Technology, ideally how it applies to Public Entities for State, Local and Education Agencies
  • 7+ years in a consultative selling role able to identify and address client issues within SLED
  • 7+ years C-Level selling and relationship building experience within SLED in NY and Northeast

 

Minimum Education and Certifications:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 

Skills:

  • Advanced Public Entities industry and service solution knowledge.
  • Advanced understanding of customer's decision-making process, goals, objectives and strategies. 
  • Advanced business and financial acumen. 
  • Advanced ability to assess potential sales opportunities and develop value propositions. 
  • Advanced presentation and negotiation skills.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.


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NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

1967