Business analyst, which the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) describes as “an agent of change,” statistically analyze large data sets to identify effective ways of boosting organizational efficiency. From leveraging data analytics for assessing processes and determining requirements to delivering policy recommendations, business analysts fill the vacuum between enterprises and their IT departments with actionable, data-driven insights that improve decision-making capabilities.
Business analysts are prized for their analytical skills in comprehending how data-focused strategies add value to an organization’s bottom line — including its processes, services, hardware, software, and products. The business analyst job description also requires strong business acumen and organizational abilities to balance strategies against what is functionally, technologically, and financially feasible.
To become more data-focused, agile, and competitive in this age of digital disruption, organizations are increasingly relying on business analysts for guidance on best practices and innovative technologies. This is dramatically supercharging the demand for business analysts in a variety of emerging role