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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Performance Marketing Business Analyst
JPMorganChase — Houston, Texas, United States
Business Analyst| Active Secret Clearance Required
Loch Harbour Group — San Diego, California, United States
Business Analyst
Landmark Credit Union — Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
IT Business Analyst
Ardmore Home Design — City of Industry, California, United States
Sr. Business Analyst - Business Cards & Payments
Capital One — McLean, Virginia, United States
Principal I4.0 Business Analyst – SMAI Planning & Operations
Micron — Boise, Idaho, United States
IT Business Analyst
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission — Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Business Analyst II
Earnest — Not specified
SFC Business Analyst-Mortgage Servicing
Truist — locations Greenville, SC
Director or Vice president Business analyst with investment management - OMS/EMS experience is mandatory.
VTekis Consulting LLP — New York, 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.