AI-First Business & Data Analyst

Cognizant

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Chicago, ILTeaneck, NJ
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47 days ago
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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

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TL;DR · AI-First Business & Data Analyst

The AI-First Business & Data Analyst joins the Intuitive Operations and Automation practice to support the transition from traditional outsourcing to AI-powered enterprise reinvention. This role involves analyzing business processes, requirements, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making. Daily responsibilities include performing data analysis to generate actionable insights, building and refining prompts, and supporting the design and adoption of Agentic AI solutions. The successful candidate will use tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Codex, Excel, Power BI, and SQL. Key tasks involve preparing executive-ready presentations, process maps, and business recommendations. The work focuses on driving efficiency and revenue growth through autonomous, adaptive operations and identifying specific use cases for digital modernization within complex business systems.

What you'll do

  • Analyze business processes and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decisions.
  • Use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate research, analysis, and documentation.
  • Perform data analysis using Excel, Power BI, and SQL 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 and documenting requirements.
  • Prepare executive-ready presentations, reports, process maps, and business recommendations for clients.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with Excel.
  • Exposure to Power BI or SQL (preferred).
  • Exposure to Python, Copilot Studio, or automation tools (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, or Gemini for schoolwork or projects.
  • Ability to grasp business needs and assess impacts to complex business operations and systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work Authorization.

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