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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Business Analyst
General Sheet Metal — Clackamas, Oregon
Business Analyst L5
Wipro — Toronto, Canada
Senior Technical Business Analyst
Blue Sky Bank — Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Marketing Data Analyst
Independence Pet Group — Not specified
Reliability Data Analyst
Oshkosh — Wisconsin, United States
Data Analyst, Master Data Governance
Gehl Foods — Germantown, Wisconsin, United States
Associate AI Business Analyst
Jazwares Careers — Culver City, California, United States
Senior Business Analyst, Spend Analytics
OMNIA Partners — Franklin, TN
Business Analyst and Technical Writer Must get public trust security
United Global Technologies — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Business Analyst
Hillcrest — Dundee, Scotland
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.