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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Senior Information Security Risk Analyst
FM — Johnston, Rhode Island, United States
Associate Business Analyst (Operational Analytics)
Navy Federal — Pensacola, Florida, United States
Sr. Portfolio Data Analyst
Sunbit — Los Angeles, California, United States
Operations Analyst
Campbell & Company, LP — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
GDI Business Analyst Intern - OVIP
Oracle — Austin, Texas, United States
GAAP Reporting Analyst
Enterprise Bank and Trust — St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Senior Information Security Risk Analyst
FM — Johnston, Rhode Island, United States
Business Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency — Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Data Analyst, Economic Consulting (US)
Cornerstone Research — Los Angeles, California, United States
Payroll Operations Analyst (Hybrid)
RTX — Greenville, Texas, 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.