Business Analyst II (Full-Time) - United States

Cisco is a technology company focused on innovating solutions that connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Business Analyst II to transform complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, partnering with various stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards and reporting solutions that translate complex data into actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and key business drivers that support strategic decision-making and operational improvements
• Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements, translate use cases into technical solutions, and develop data-driven recommendations that address business challenges
• Support the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-powered tools and copilots used to interpret and deliver insights from financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy, security, and usability
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance by maintaining high standards for data quality, documentation, lineage, and reporting accuracy
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost optimization that support business growth and operational excellence

Requirements:

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include: Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience using business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to create dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large datasets and translating findings into actionable business recommendations using SQL and other data analysis tools
• Experience supporting data automation, advanced analytics, predictive reporting, business intelligence initiatives, or emerging technology solutions that improve reporting and decision-making processes
• Must be a U.S. citizen with authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship
• Experience with AI/ML solutions, Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing, AI-powered copilots, prompt engineering, predictive analytics, or automated reporting solutions
• Experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages used for advanced analytics, automation, model development, or AI solution implementation
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and data warehouses such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of financial data structures, accounting principles, forecasting processes, financial reporting environments, or business performance analytics
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and data-driven insights to non-technical audiences