AI-Powered Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee stock plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a proactive Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice. You will analyze processes, harness AI tools, and deliver data-driven insights to clients. The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with senior consultants on real client problems.

Based in major office locations, this entry-level opportunity welcomes new grads and offers exposure to enterprise challenges and AI-enabled modernization initiatives.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork & leadership

Problem solving

Willingness to learn AI tools

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Copilot Studio

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a proactive Business & Data Analyst to join the IOA practice. You will analyze processes, harness AI tools, and deliver data-driven insights to clients. The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with senior consultants on real client problems.

Based in major office locations, this entry-level opportunity welcomes new grads and offers exposure to enterprise challenges and AI-enabled modernization initiatives.