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.
209 jobs found
Data Analyst I
Emory Healthcare — Atlanta, GA
Consultative Analyst
Crawford & Company — Not specified
Systems Analytics Analyst II
Arkansas Children's — Little Rock, AR
Senior Business Analyst
University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Business Analyst
Bi3 Careers — Philadelphia
Data Analyst
State of Idaho (Office of Information Technology Services) — Boise, Idaho
Contracted Literacy Research Analyst
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education — Everett, MA
Database Admin Analyst III
State of Idaho (Office of Information Technology Services) — Boise, Idaho
Business Analyst
Saanvi Technologies LLC — Okemos, MI
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
ITAC Solutions — Birmingham, AL
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.