AI-Driven Business & Data Insights Analyst

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join our IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation. You will study processes, model data, and craft insights for executives.

You’ll apply AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Codex) daily, build dashboards in Excel/Power BI, and translate findings into strategic recommendations for clients and stakeholders. This role offers mentorship and hands-on client exposure.

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

Excellent written and verbal comms

Teamwork & leadership

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Copilot Studio

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join our IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered analysis and automation. You will study processes, model data, and craft insights for executives.

You’ll apply AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Codex) daily, build dashboards in Excel/Power BI, and translate findings into strategic recommendations for clients and stakeholders. This role offers mentorship and hands-on client exposure.