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Lead DX Business Analyst

Cognizant
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead DX Business Analyst position at Cognizant?

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate Lead DX. Business Analyst with 10 to 14 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in SQL Requirement Lifecycle Management and Stakeholder Management. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business solutions in a hybrid work model. Experience in Life and Annuities Insurance or Property & Casualty Insurance is a plus.

In This Role, You Will

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements effectively.
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights for business improvement.
  • Utilize SQL to extract and manipulate data for reporting and analysis purposes.
  • Manage the requirement lifecycle from inception to delivery ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams using whiteboarding tools.
  • Oversee the use of Jira for tracking project progress and managing tasks.
  • Conduct workshops and meetings to ensure clear understanding of project goals.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Provide expertise in domain knowledge to enhance project outcomes.
  • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and business needs.
  • Support the implementation of business solutions and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions.
  • Stay updated with industry trends to provide innovative solutions. Qualifications
  • Work model: Remote or Hybrid at Columbus - OH

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considerer

  • Possess strong domain knowledge in Life and Annuities Insurance or Property & Casualty Insurance.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.
  • Exhibit excellent collaboration and communication management skills.
  • Have experience with whiteboarding tools for effective team collaboration.
  • Show expertise in requirement lifecycle management.
  • Display strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with Jira for project tracking is essential.

Certifications Required

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) SQL Certification

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until July 25th 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $120,500 - $142,000 depending on the 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
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

Salary : $120,500 - $142,000

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