Business Analyst - Entry Level Job at CGI, Knoxville, TN

  • CGI
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Business Analyst - Entry Level

Are you driven to understand how organizations operate and inspired to help them solve meaningful challenges with thoughtful, well-designed solutions? Do you enjoy analyzing processes, collaborating with teams, and using data and AI-enabled tools to uncover insights and drive improvement? If so, CGI offers a place where you can grow your career, build your skills, and make a real impact from day one. As an Entry Level Business Analyst, you'll work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements. You'll gain hands-on experience with modern analysis methods, data tools, and technology-enabled workflows, building a strong foundation in consulting skills such as requirements development, solution design, and responsible AI practices.

Fall Application Period: Monday, August 24, 2026 - Friday, October 2, 2026

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Develop a strong understanding of your client's industry, organization, customers, and business objectives.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and teammates by asking thoughtful questions, actively listening, and clarifying business needs.
  • Analyze business processes, user requirements, and data to identify insights, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
  • Use foundational data skills (SQL basics, data exploration, statistical literacy, and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to support analysis.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly, translating technical concepts into language that cross-functional audiences can understand.
  • Convert business needs into functional requirements, user stories, workflows, acceptance criteria, and test support materials.
  • Leverage modern and AI-enabled workplace tools to organize information, summarize findings, draft documentation, identify patterns, and streamline analysis.
  • Apply responsible AI practices by considering privacy, security, data quality, transparency, and appropriate human oversight when using AI-enabled tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and deliver strong user experiences.
  • Support testing, usability reviews, documentation, training materials, and client deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future employer sponsorship. Certain positions may also require U.S. Citizenship and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance based on client or government requirements.
  • Curiosity, professionalism, and a strong desire for continuous learning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complex information.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex ideas.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to business analysis, AI tools, data analysis, cloud technologies, cybersecurity concepts, or software development through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects is preferred but not required.
  • Interest in learning and responsibly using AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, and modern productivity technologies to enhance business analysis.

Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the current range is $46,400 - $85,100.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Internship, Monday to Friday

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