AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Jackson (MS); 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 is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis, automation, and process improvement for enterprise clients.

You will use tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI assistants to analyze data, craft insights, and prepare client-ready recommendations, with opportunities to work on real-world problems and grow alongside mentors in a fast-paced environment.

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

Excel familiarity

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Copilot Studio

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Codex

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis, automation, and process improvement for enterprise clients.

You will use tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI assistants to analyze data, craft insights, and prepare client-ready recommendations, with opportunities to work on real-world problems and grow alongside mentors in a fast-paced environment.