AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; 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 is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, collaborating on AI-enabled process improvements for enterprise clients. You will analyze processes and data, leverage AI tools, and deliver actionable insights to drive strategic decisions.

New hires will gain exposure to real-world problems from day one, with mentorship from senior consultants while building client-facing and technical skills for future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Finance, or related field (recent grads welcome).
• Familiarity with Excel required; exposure to Power BI or SQL is a plus
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to Python, Copilot Studio, or automation tools.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for schoolwork or projects.
• Ability to grasp business needs and assess impacts to complex business operations and systems
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven capabilities in teamwork and leadership
• Strong interest in technology and digital modernization
• Self-motivated

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

Analytical thinking

Teamwork and leadership

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, CS, IS, Data Science, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Copilot Studio

Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, collaborating on AI-enabled process improvements for enterprise clients. You will analyze processes and data, leverage AI tools, and deliver actionable insights to drive strategic decisions.

New hires will gain exposure to real-world problems from day one, with mentorship from senior consultants while building client-facing and technical skills for future growth.