Business Analyst – Cisco Partner Incentive

Cisco

. Model internal processes, rules, and data flows to develop value cases for critical initiatives .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,300 - $150,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and business problem decomposition, with a strong ability to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in managing complex business transformations across multiple domains.

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Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementAgile MethodologiesBusiness Problem DecompositionEnterprise Business Process Design

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Hard Skills

Data MappingQuantitative Data AnalysisWorkflow OptimizationFunctional Requirements DefinitionChange ManagementRisk IdentificationUser Story CreationBacklog PrioritizationSprint ExecutionAdvanced Excel Features

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementAlignment Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Business ObjectsVaricentXactlyAnaplanCallidusCloudSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationData ScienceData ManagementBusiness AnalyticsIT Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Model internal processes, rules, and data flows to develop value cases for critical initiatives
Generate complex reports and analyses from cross-functional sources
Provide actionable recommendations to support business decisions
Identify patterns and key drivers in datasets, including product, sentiment, and segment factors
Communicate synthesized analysis results to partners
Translate business problems into clear use cases and requirements with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
Identify and implement process-improvement opportunities
Foster alignment between product teams and leadership
Ensure multifaceted business needs are understood, communicated, and addressed
Collaborate with business and IT partners to advance strategic goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience in Business/IT Consulting, Data Management, or Business/Functional Analytics
Experience analyzing, delivering, or optimizing workflows across at least two core business capability domains
Experience with end-to-end process and data mapping, business problem decomposition, process improvement, change management, and risk identification
Experience delivering projects within Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
Experience with user story creation, backlog prioritization, or sprint execution
Experience conducting quantitative data analysis and data interrogation/elicitation
Experience defining functional requirements with cross-functional business and IT partners
Experience in enterprise business process design and governance
Fluency in multiple technology domains, including network/infrastructure, data, and applications/middleware
Professional certification or hands-on experience with enterprise SPM or incentive compensation tools such as Varicent, Xactly, Anaplan, CallidusCloud, or Salesforce
Expertise in data analysis, reporting tools such as Business Objects, and advanced Excel features
Experience driving organizational change, managing multi-project portfolios, and executing complex business transformations
Experience exploring and implementing AI tools, automated workflows, or intelligent productivity practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees, with no defined limit subject to availability and business limitations
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans