AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and operational optimization for enterprise clients. The role emphasizes hands-on training and exposure to real-world problems from day one.

You will work with Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI tools to deliver actionable insights, develop prompts for AI-assisted work, and document requirements for Agentic AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Familiarity with Excel required; exposure to Power BI or SQL is a plus.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes, requirements, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Codex daily to speed up research, analysis, and documentation.
• Perform data analysis using Excel, Power BI, SQL, and other analytics tools to generate actionable business insights.
• Build and refine prompts to improve the quality and consistency of AI-assisted work.
• Support the design and adoption of Agentic AI solutions by identifying use cases, documenting requirements, and validating business outcomes.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, reports, process maps, and business recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Bring strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new AI tools and business trends.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

AI tools experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics / CS / IS / Data Science / Finance or related field

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and operational optimization for enterprise clients. The role emphasizes hands-on training and exposure to real-world problems from day one.

You will work with Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI tools to deliver actionable insights, develop prompts for AI-assisted work, and document requirements for Agentic AI solutions.