AI-Driven Business & Data Analyst - Growth with AI Tools

Cognizant; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation initiatives. You will work with executive stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions and data-driven recommendations.

The role offers hands-on training with tools like Power BI, SQL, Excel, and AI assistants, with opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and grow technical and consulting skills in a collaborative environment.

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.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork and leadership

Self-motivation

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Copilot Studio

Python

Job description

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation initiatives. You will work with executive stakeholders to translate business needs into analytics solutions and data-driven recommendations.

The role offers hands-on training with tools like Power BI, SQL, Excel, and AI assistants, with opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and grow technical and consulting skills in a collaborative environment.