AI-Powered Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant seeks a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join its IOA practice, applying AI-powered analysis to improve processes and generate actionable insights for enterprise clients. You will craft executive-ready reports, maps, and recommendations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

New hires will be placed at Cognizant offices in Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ, with October 2026 to February 2027 start windows. Salary is $80,000 annually, plus incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required or recent grads welcome.
• Familiarity with Excel; exposure to Power BI or SQL is a plus.
• Nice-to-have: 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

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

AI tools

Communication skills

Teamwork and leadership

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Gemini

ChatGPT

Codex

Copilot Studio

Job description

Cognizant seeks a highly skilled Business & Data Analyst to join its IOA practice, applying AI-powered analysis to improve processes and generate actionable insights for enterprise clients. You will craft executive-ready reports, maps, and recommendations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

New hires will be placed at Cognizant offices in Chicago, IL or Teaneck, NJ, with October 2026 to February 2027 start windows. Salary is $80,000 annually, plus incentive eligibility.