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Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

SOC: 15-2051.01

Common Job Titles

  • Business Intelligence Analyst (BI Analyst)
  • Competitive Intelligence Analyst
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Market Intelligence Consultant

What You'll Need to Succeed

AI-generated

Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • KnowledgeDesign data warehouse architectures and ETL processes using tools such as Informatica, SSIS, and Teradata to support enterprise reporting needs.
  • KnowledgeDevelop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and QlikView to communicate insights to stakeholders across the organization.
  • KnowledgeFormulate business intelligence strategies and KPI frameworks collaborating with cross-functional teams to align analytics with organizational objectives.
  • KnowledgeConstruct automated reporting systems and data pipelines using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Shell to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze financial and market data from multiple repositories using SQL, Python, and R to identify trends and patterns for business decision-making.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate data quality and integrity across business intelligence systems applying statistical methods and validation techniques to ensure accurate reporting.
  • KnowledgeInterpret complex datasets and analytical results translating technical findings into actionable business recommendations for executive leadership.
  • KnowledgeApply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques using SAS, SPSS, and MATLAB to forecast market trends and business performance.
  • Hands-onOperate big data platforms and cloud-based analytics environments including Apache Hadoop, Spark, AWS, and Azure for large-scale data processing.
  • MindsetEngage with business stakeholders to understand analytical requirements actively listening and responding to needs across departments including finance, marketing, and operations.

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Business Intelligence Analysts (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

233,440

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $63,650. 25th percentile: U.S. $82,630. 50th percentile: U.S. $112,590. 75th percentile: U.S. $155,810. 90th percentile: U.S. $194,410. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$63,650
10% of workers earn the following or more$194,410
Workers on average earn$124,590

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Computers and Electronics4.3/5
  • Mathematics3.8/5
  • English Language3.8/5
  • Administration and Management3.1/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.1/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • AJAX
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Alteryx software
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Cassandra
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Spark
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Bash
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • Django
  • Drupal
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Elasticsearch
  • Epic Systems
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Facebook
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Go
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Docs
  • Hibernate ORM
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • IBM DB2
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Informatica software
  • JavaScript
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSON
  • Linux
  • MEDITECH software
  • Marketo Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Microsoft ASP.NET
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft PowerShell
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Word
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • Oracle Cloud software
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle Java
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Oracle SQL Developer
  • PHP
  • Perl
  • PostgreSQL
  • Python
  • R
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ruby
  • SAP ERP
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • Scala
  • Shell script
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Swift
  • Tableau
  • Teradata Database
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Transact-SQL
  • UNIX
  • UNIX Shell
  • jQuery

Technology Skills

  • Actuate Eclipse BIRT
  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • Airtable
  • Apache Ant
  • Apache Groovy
  • Apache HTTP Server
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer servers
  • Data warehouse appliances
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Storage servers