AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst for Growth

Cognizant; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the Intuitive Operations and Automation (IOA) practice in the United States. You will engage in AI-powered business analysis, use tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL, and contribute to client-facing projects from day one.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, building AI prompts, and delivering executive-ready recommendations. Start dates in late 2026 to early 2027 in Chicago or Teaneck offices, with relocation considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proven 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

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

Education

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

Tools

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the Intuitive Operations and Automation (IOA) practice in the United States. You will engage in AI-powered business analysis, use tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL, and contribute to client-facing projects from day one.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, building AI prompts, and delivering executive-ready recommendations. Start dates in late 2026 to early 2027 in Chicago or Teaneck offices, with relocation considered.