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 Business Analyst – Oracle Fusion Reporting
ZipStaff — Durham, North Carolina, United States
26-27 Accountability and Data Reporting: Data Analyst, Accountability and Research
Aurora Public Schools — Aurora, Colorado, United States
Lead Data Analyst
Tcs Ct Usa — Cary, North Carolina, United States
Agile Business Analyst
ZipStaff — Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Digital Solutions Business Analyst - PMIS
AECOM — Not specified
Digital Marketing Execution Business Analyst
JPMorganChase — Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Ideation Business Analyst
City of New York — New York City, New York, United States
Business Analyst (Onsite)
Vitaver & Associates — Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Senior Technical Calypso Business Analyst
EPAM Systems — New York, New York, United States
Data Analyst
Cummings Electrical — Fort Worth, 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.