About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. We deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and strategic outcomes for enterprise clients.
About the Role
As a Senior Consultant – Business Analyst - BFS, you will lead business analysis efforts across transformation initiatives, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational improvements. You will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver scalable and effective solutions.
In this Role, You Will
· Lead requirements gathering and translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
· Analyze business processes, KPIs, and workflows to identify optimization opportunities.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery outcomes.
· Drive data analysis and reporting to uncover trends and actionable insights.
· Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement and sprint planning.
· Facilitate stakeholder workshops, meetings, and presentations.
· Validate solutions through testing and ensure alignment with business requirements.
· Identify automation opportunities and recommend technology-enabled solutions.
· Maintain documentation for traceability, governance, and knowledge management.
Work Model
Hybrid position based in Washington, DC, requiring time in a client or Cognizant office fpr 3 to 4 days in office depending on project needs.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
· Experience as a Business Analyst with consulting or leadership exposure.
· Strong expertise in requirements gathering and documentation (BRD/FRD).
· Experience analyzing business processes and operational KPIs.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Experience working with business and technology stakeholders.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
These Will Help You Succeed
· Experience in consulting or transformation programs.
· Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.
· Experience with automation and process optimization initiatives.
· Ability to work in fast-paced and complex environments.
Compensation (Pay Transparency)
Base salary range : $86,500 – $101,500 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· 401(k) plan with company contributions
· Employee stock purchase plan
· Employee assistance program
· 15 Paid holidays plus PTO
· Paid parental leave and family-support programs
· Learning and development programs and certifications
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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