We are starting a new series of blog posts that will profile
the key positions in the data warehousing industry. We think this
information will be useful to current data warehousing job seekers, as
well as those that are looking to advance their career in the future.
Position
Business Analyst
Description
Business analysts are primarily responsible for investigating problems and proposing solutions. Effective Business Analysts will have a thorough understanding of the company’s business activities, operational systems, business intelligence program and IT infrastructure.
Their responsibilities include:
Indeed.com – National Average*: $86,000
Salary.com – National Average*: $86.060 (Business Analyst III)
Salary.com – Range*:
10th percentile = $69,598
90th percentile = $102,267
*Does not include benefits
Education
According to Salary.com 50% of Business Analysts have a bachelor’s degree. 33% have a Master’s Degree and will generally receive a higher salary.
Professional Experience
According to Salary.com most Business Analysts have 5-10 years of experience. In general, some experience is necessary, less than 9% had less than 1 year of experience.
Qualifications
Top/Senior candidates will have many of the following qualifications:
Business Analyst Average Salary = $86,000
Senior Business Data Analyst Average Salary = $105,000
Business Data Analyst Average Salary = $68,000
Project Manager Business Analyst Average Salary = $97,000
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Position
Business Analyst
Description
Business analysts are primarily responsible for investigating problems and proposing solutions. Effective Business Analysts will have a thorough understanding of the company’s business activities, operational systems, business intelligence program and IT infrastructure.
Their responsibilities include:
- Query and Interpret data using techniques ranging from statistical analysis to complex data mining
- Analyze the data-flow of Source Systems to Staging Environment to Data Warehouse tables
- Gather Business Requirements
- Develop Technical Specifications and Mapping Documents
- Facilitate Decisions leveraging both technical and business resources
- Feed information to ETL Developers and Data Architects
- *Responsibilities of Senior Business Analysts may also include presenting to leadership and leading departmental projects.
Indeed.com – National Average*: $86,000
Salary.com – National Average*: $86.060 (Business Analyst III)
Salary.com – Range*:
10th percentile = $69,598
90th percentile = $102,267
*Does not include benefits
Education
According to Salary.com 50% of Business Analysts have a bachelor’s degree. 33% have a Master’s Degree and will generally receive a higher salary.
Professional Experience
According to Salary.com most Business Analysts have 5-10 years of experience. In general, some experience is necessary, less than 9% had less than 1 year of experience.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Industry
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of project management (waterfall, agile…etc.)
- Experience with running queries and reports in a BI tool
- Experience with coding in SQL based clients
- Dependable team member
Top/Senior candidates will have many of the following qualifications:
- More than 5 years of experience
- Experience with full range of Business Intelligence Tools
- Experience with generating and interpreting statistical studies
- Experience leading projects across multiple departments
- Experience with presenting to large groups and senior leadership
Business Analyst Average Salary = $86,000
Senior Business Data Analyst Average Salary = $105,000
Business Data Analyst Average Salary = $68,000
Project Manager Business Analyst Average Salary = $97,000
See Other Helpful Articles:
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