AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst for Growth

Cognizant; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays plus PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice. You will analyze processes and data, leverage AI tools, and deliver data-driven insights for enterprise clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on AI-enabled analysis and client-facing consulting from day one. New hires will work on Excel, Power BI, and SQL to generate actionable insights, while refining AI prompts and supporting Agentic AI adoption.

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

Power BI

SQL

Python exposure

AI tools usage

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice. You will analyze processes and data, leverage AI tools, and deliver data-driven insights for enterprise clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on AI-enabled analysis and client-facing consulting from day one. New hires will work on Excel, Power BI, and SQL to generate actionable insights, while refining AI prompts and supporting Agentic AI adoption.