AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant; Montgomery (AL); 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. You will analyze processes, leverage AI tools daily, and generate actionable insights for clients. The role emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world business problems from day one.

Location options include offices in Chicago or Teaneck with relocation flexibility. Start dates range Oct 2026 to Feb 2027, and a salary around $80,000 plus incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Familiarity with Excel; 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.

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

Business analytics

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python (nice-to-have)

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice. You will analyze processes, leverage AI tools daily, and generate actionable insights for clients. The role emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world business problems from day one.

Location options include offices in Chicago or Teaneck with relocation flexibility. Start dates range Oct 2026 to Feb 2027, and a salary around $80,000 plus incentive eligibility.