Sr. Data Analyst

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays/PTO

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Data Analyst in the United States to design and deliver enterprise-scale BI and data warehousing solutions that enable data-driven decisions. You will lead end-to-end BI initiatives, define KPIs with stakeholders, and architect reporting frameworks using Power BI, Tableau, and Cognos.

Strong SQL, Oracle, and Snowflake skills are required, along with SDLC knowledge and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in BI, data warehousing, reporting and analytics.
• End-to-end BI and data warehouse delivery from requirements to production support.
• Expertise with Power BI, Tableau and Cognos.
• Advanced SQL with Oracle and Snowflake databases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs and deliver self-service analytics.
• Design enterprise data models, BI architectures, and reporting frameworks.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and bridge business and tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of BI and data warehouse solutions across domains.
• Partner with leaders to gather requirements, define KPIs, and translate needs into scalable analytics.
• Architect and deliver reporting with Power BI, Tableau, Cognos for enterprise decisions.
• Design data models, data integration, and reporting frameworks using SQL/Oracle/Snowflake.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data warehousing

Business intelligence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

SDLC methodologies

Agile & Waterfall

SQL

Data modeling

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

SQL

Oracle

Snowflake

Job description

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.

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.