Business analyst and data analyst roles overlap significantly — many job seekers search for both interchangeably. These roles focus on bridging the gap between business stakeholders and data teams, translating business problems into analytical questions and turning insights into recommendations.
198 jobs found
Business Analyst
Atos — Aberdeen, Alaska, United States
Business Analyst (Cerner EHR) - Contract
Sunshine Enterprise Usa — Not specified
Business Analyst
Maarut — Lévis /Montreal, Lévis /Montreal, Canada
Guidewire Business Analyst
Capgemini — New York, United States
Business Analyst
County of Alameda — Oakland, California, United States
Business Analyst - 18 Month Contract
Home Depot — Canada
Senior Bilingual Business Analyst - Practice Lead (100% remote)
TELUS Health — Not specified
Business Analyst - Acute Care Surgical Services
VCU Health — Richmond, Virginia, United States
Business Analyst II -Integration Quality & User Acceptance Testing (CM)
Centene Management Company — Not specified
Sr. Business Analyst
BP&C — Albany, New York, United States
What You Need to Know
Business analysts earn between $70,000 and $105,000 per year depending on industry and experience. The key difference between a business analyst and a data analyst is emphasis: business analysts spend more time on requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, and process improvement, while data analysts focus more on querying, analysis, and visualization. In practice, many roles blend both skill sets. Business analyst positions are especially common in consulting, financial services, and large enterprise IT departments. Common tools include SQL, Excel, Jira, Confluence, and visualization platforms. Strong communication and presentation skills are often weighted more heavily than pure technical ability. Many professionals move fluidly between BA and DA titles throughout their careers.