Business Analysts serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and recommending solutions that drive organizational improvement. They document business needs, create user stories, model workflows, and validate that delivered solutions meet requirements. The role requires analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to translate business language into technical specifications.
Salary by Experience Level
Junior
$55,000 – $75,000
per year
Mid-Level
$80,000 – $110,000
per year
Senior
$115,000 – $150,000
per year
Required Skills
Requirements GatheringProcess Modeling (BPMN)SQLData AnalysisUser Story WritingStakeholder ManagementVisio/LucidchartAgile/Scrum