AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst for Growth

Cognizant; Oklahoma City (OK); 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, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation. You will work with Excel, Power BI, and SQL, building AI-assisted solutions and presenting strategic recommendations to clients.

The role involves relocation to Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ, and a start date in Oct/Nov 2026 or Jan/Feb 2027. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Finance, or related field.
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Proven capabilities in teamwork and leadership; 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

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Analytics, CS, IS, Data Science, Finance, or related)

Tools

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation. You will work with Excel, Power BI, and SQL, building AI-assisted solutions and presenting strategic recommendations to clients.

The role involves relocation to Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ, and a start date in Oct/Nov 2026 or Jan/Feb 2027. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.