Though recruiters aren't chasing as many business analysts as other techies, BA careers continue to offer compelling salaries and a chance to move from a straight tech job track into a career path that blends business and tech skills, say people working in the profession. Though the demand for business analysts is flat, potential for career advancement and growth is strong, according to Victor Janulaitus, CEO of Positive Support Review Inc. , a management consulting company in Santa Monica, California. Business analysts have several career paths available to them. The analyst role The kinds of expertise a business analyst needs can vary widely depending on technologies and industry environments. The analyst explains how existing IT systems can be applied to business problems, and assists in the development of work plans and task sequencing, says Janulaitus.
Analysts also plan the full range of programming actions needed to achieve end results.
Essentially my responsibility is to glean from the customer what it is that they hope to achieve, and relay that to the IT side. Analysts work with teams and a multitude of departments within companies, so it's vital that they listen well, are articulate, and play well with others. At least a bachelor's degree in business. An MBA is quickly becoming a requirement for many openings, however. Experience managing a budget.