AI-Powered Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered processes, data analysis, and client-ready deliverables. You will leverage Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI tools to drive insights and optimization in real-world projects.

The role emphasizes curiosity, teamwork, and learning new AI tools, with start dates in late 2026 and potential relocation to Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ. Competitive salary and benefits accompany Cognizant’s AI-forward strategy.

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.

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 & leadership

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Ability to learn new AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, CS, IS, Data Science, Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Copilot Studio

Automation tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice, focusing on AI-powered processes, data analysis, and client-ready deliverables. You will leverage Excel, Power BI, SQL, and AI tools to drive insights and optimization in real-world projects.

The role emphasizes curiosity, teamwork, and learning new AI tools, with start dates in late 2026 and potential relocation to Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ. Competitive salary and benefits accompany Cognizant’s AI-forward strategy.