Sr. Data Analyst

Cognizant; Des Moines (IA); A distancia; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance (long-term/short)

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to design and deliver enterprise BI and data warehousing solutions enabling data-driven decisions across the organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers and leaders to transform complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities include leading BI architecture, KPI definition, and self-service analytics using Power BI, Tableau and Cognos, with SQL/Oracle/Snowflake expertise.

Formación

• 20 years of experience in BI, Data Warehousing, Reporting and Analytics.
• End-to-end BI and data warehouse delivery from requirements to production support.
• Strong expertise with Power BI, Tableau and Cognos reporting platforms.
• Advanced SQL skills with Oracle and Snowflake databases.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, define KPIs, and deliver self-service analytics.
• Experience designing enterprise data models, BI architectures, and reporting frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development and optimization of BI and data warehousing solutions across domains.
• Partner with leaders to gather requirements, define KPIs, and translate needs into analytics solutions.
• Architect and deliver reporting and dashboard solutions using Power BI, Tableau, Cognos.
• Design data models, data integration, and reporting frameworks leveraging SQL, Oracle and Snowflake.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams while supporting BI strategy and governance.

Conocimientos

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

SQL

Oracle

Snowflake

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

Oracle

Snowflake

Descripción del empleo

About the role

As a Senior Data Analyst , you will make an impact by designing and delivering enterprise-scale business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will be a valued member of the Data & Analytics team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, data engineers, architects, and senior leadership to transform complex data into actionable insights.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of business intelligence and data warehousing solutions across multiple business domains.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to gather requirements, define KPIs, and translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions.
• Architect and deliver reporting and dashboard solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and Cognos to support enterprise decision-making.
• Design and optimize data models, data integration processes, and reporting frameworks leveraging SQL, Oracle, and Snowflake technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams while supporting BI strategy, governance, and best practices.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 20 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Reporting, and Analytics.
• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end BI and data warehouse solutions, from requirements gathering through production support.
• Strong expertise with Power BI, Tableau, and Cognos reporting platforms.
• Advanced SQL skills and hands-on experience with Oracle and Snowflake databases.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, define KPIs, and deliver self-service analytics solutions.
• Experience designing enterprise data models, BI architectures, and reporting frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and bridge business and technology teams.

These will help you stand out

• Experience serving in multiple capacities such as Data Warehouse Architect, BI Developer, Data Engineer, Technical Lead, Business Analyst, or Cognos Administrator.
• Experience implementing analytics solutions within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Expertise in modern data architecture, data governance, and enterprise reporting strategies.
• Experience mentoring teams and establishing BI best practices across organizations.
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Salary and Other Compensation :

Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2026

The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 – $ 120,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.