Data and Business Analyst

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Cognizant Technology Solutions Full time
About the Role

Cognizant is a leading IT consulting firm that leverages modern technologies to transform businesses. Our innovative teams of sales operations support specialists work together on scalable solutions for our internal customers, supporting their needs. This means that team members need to be proactive, motivated, organized, responsible, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will support the Data Quality projects, including Business Analysis for various programs. As part of the team, you will be responsible for resolving complex data projects, analysis that sales teams, managers, and programs face daily and quarterly. This role will require smooth execution and implementation of solutions while communicating with stakeholders and sales.

Please note that this role is 100% onsite in San Jose, CA. Only local candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct non-routine end-to-end analyses, including data gathering from large and complex data sets, processing with ongoing deliverables to improve the quality.
  • Build code to perform impact analysis on system-wide issues to support business decisions.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis for cross-functional teams to provide key insights.
  • Create and maintain dashboards for cross-functional partners to drive key business decisions.
  • Understand the client's problem and identifying the right research questions from a data perspective.
  • Corral the data needed for analysis by cleaning, linking, and structuring different datasets.
  • Bring the results together in a narrative and communicating it effectively.
  • Be responsible for formulating study hypotheses and determining appropriate analytical methods and procedures, with minimal oversight, documentation, or defined process.
  • Work with management to improve statistical integrity, accuracy, and adequacy of the team's deliverables.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members regarding data analytics.
  • Build effective working relationships with upper management and cross-functional teams.
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
  • Multi-task and prioritize requests to meet the most important and urgent business need.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years in Data/Business analysis relevant experience.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree (Preferred - Computer Science/Engineering stream).
  • Strong proficiency in SQL scripting and analyzing datasets.
  • Knowledge of different modeling and data mining techniques.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues working with Service Desk, escalate to other teams as needed.
  • Intermediate to Advanced experience in Python, SAS, JavaScript, Tableau, and Power BI.
  • Knowledge of different modeling and data mining techniques.
  • Strong proficiency in analyzing datasets using relational databases including SQL queries, database definition, and schema design.
  • Effective communicator with peers, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Confident user of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Programming: Intermediate to Advanced experience in Python, R, Base SAS, JavaScript.
  • Reporting: Intermediate experience in Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks while maintaining a consistent and strict attention to detail.
Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is between $20-$25.24 per hour, 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.

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.
About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities, and climate by doing what's right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity, and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted, and welcome.


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