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.
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Nefco — East Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Lead Business Analyst
EXL — United States
Mortgage Servicing Data Analyst
Mld Mortgage — Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
Senior Business Analyst | Business Intelligence & Data Insights
CBIZ — Houston, Texas, United States
FHIR Data Analyst
Derex Technologies — Not specified
Technology Business Analyst
AECOM — Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Business Analyst
RWS — Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Senior Data Analyst - Finance
Mortenson — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Peoples Bank Data Analyst
Peoples Bank WA — Bellingham, Washington, United States
Operational Data Analyst
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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.