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Business Analyst
Business Analysts identify business needs and determine solutions to organizational problems.
Typical pay
$85,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Business & Money
Smart businesses run on data and analysis.
What you’d actually do
Gather and document business requirements, analyze current processes, identify improvement opportunities, create process maps and workflows, facilitate stakeholder meetings, write specifications for IT solutions, and track project outcomes.
What can I do right now?
- Student government, Club leadership, DECA, Logistics volunteering
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