Cognizant

Data Analytics Consultant

Cognizant$88K — $138K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years in technology analysis, business systems analysis, or data-focused roles
  • Experience with data-intensive projects: platforms, migrations, integrations
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, lifecycle, and integration
  • Hands-on data mapping, transformation, profiling experience
  • Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to define data-driven outcomes and KPIs
  • Lead requirements for large data programs, creating functional and non-functional specifications
  • Drive end-to-end data mapping, modeling, and lifecycle design
  • Define data quality rules and governance controls for compliant solutions
  • Collaborate with engineering and other teams for delivery and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Technology Analyst - Data Focus
About the role

As a Technology Analyst - Data Focus, you will make an impact by translating complex business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions for large and strategic initiatives. You will be a valued member of the data and technology team, working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to design and deliver secure, high-quality data solutions that enable informed decision-making.
In this role, you will:
  • Partner with business leaders and product owners to define data-driven outcomes, KPIs, and reporting requirements for complex initiatives
  • Lead requirements for large, data-intensive programs, translating business needs into clear functional and non-functional specifications for data platforms and pipelines
  • Drive end-to-end data mapping, modeling, and lifecycle design across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, lineage, and traceability
  • Define data quality rules, governance controls, and monitoring frameworks to ensure reliable and compliant data solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, architecture, QA, and operations) to ensure successful delivery, validation, and continuous improvement
Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered:
  • 6-10+ years of experience in technology analysis, business systems analysis, or data-focused roles
  • Proven experience working on data-intensive projects, such as data platforms, migrations, or cross-domain integrations
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, data lifecycle, and data integration concepts
  • Hands-on experience with data mapping, transformation, and profiling across multiple systems
  • Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models with cross-functional teams
These will help you stand out:
  • Familiarity with SQL or similar data analysis tools to validate data assumptions and mappings
  • Experience with data governance, lineage, and regulatory/compliance requirements
  • Exposure to modern data architectures (e.g., cloud platforms, lakehouse)
  • Strong facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to best practices and standards

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique experience and perspective to the role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 88,000 - CAD 138,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 88,000 - CAD 138,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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