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
Alivia Health — GUAYNABO, PR, US
Business Analyst Enterprise Applications
DwyerOmega — Michigan City, IN
Senior Business Analyst
Inadev — Reston, VA
School Finance Data Analyst
Colorado Department of Education — Denver Metro, CO
Business Analyst – (Travel Reservation and Settlement System) - Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English required.)
Syncreon Consulting — TX-289, Plano, TX, USA
Web Business Analyst III
Mouser — Mansfield, TX, United States
Measurement Strategist (Data Analyst) - Apple Ads, APAC
Apple — Minato, Tokyo-to, United States
Sr Data Analyst
Infotrendorporated — Washington, DC
Associate Data Analyst
The Surplus Line Association of CA — San Ramon, CA
Business Analyst
Flexstaf IT — Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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.