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O*NET-SOC 15-2051.01

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.Core16150
  2. Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.Core16139
  3. Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.Core16140
  4. Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.Core16134
  5. Identify and analyze industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.Core16141
  6. Document specifications for business intelligence or information technology reports, dashboards, or other outputs.Core16142
  7. Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.Core16144
  8. Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.Core16146
  9. Disseminate information regarding tools, reports, or metadata enhancements.Core16143
  10. Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with defined needs.Core16145
  11. Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.Core16149
  12. Analyze competitive market strategies through analysis of related product, market, or share trends.Core16148
  13. Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.Core16136
  14. Communicate with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, or others to stay abreast of industry or business trends.Core16138
  15. Maintain library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.Core16135
  16. Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.Core16137
  17. Analyze technology trends to identify markets for future product development or to improve sales of existing products.Core16147

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 203 examples in 51 categories, 100 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base reporting software

  • Actuate Eclipse BIRT
  • Information Builders WebFOCUS
  • Microsoft Proclarity
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • Panorama NovaView
  • Reporting software
  • SAP Crystal Reports
  • SiSense Prism

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Apache Ant
  • Apache KafkaHot Technology
  • Business Objects Data Integrator
  • CHot Technology
  • Common business oriented language COBOL
  • Eclipse IDEHot Technology
  • GoHot Technology
  • Integrated development environment IDE software
  • Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft PowerShellHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
  • Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
  • Oracle SQL DeveloperHot Technology
  • RubyHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • FacebookHot Technology
  • Google Sites

Object or component oriented development software

  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • Apache Groovy
  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • jQueryHot Technology
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Microsoft ActiveX
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • ScalaHot Technology
  • SwiftHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Airtable
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
  • Amazon RedshiftHot Technology
  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • IBM DB2Hot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Oracle Essbase
  • Oracle JDBC
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Transact-SQLHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • AJAXHot Technology
  • Apache Struts
  • Apache TomcatHot Technology
  • DjangoHot Technology
  • Drupal
  • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
  • Enterprise JavaBeans
  • Ext JS
  • Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology
  • Microsoft ASP.NETHot Technology
  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
  • PHPHot Technology
  • Ruby on Rails

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Alteryx softwareHot Technology
  • Apache SparkHot Technology
  • Google Looker AnalyticsHot Technology
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base management system software

  • Amazon DynamoDBHot Technology
  • Apache CassandraHot Technology
  • Apache HadoopHot Technology
  • Apache HiveHot Technology
  • Apache Pig
  • Apache Solr
  • ElasticsearchHot Technology
  • MongoDBHot Technology
  • MySQLHot Technology
  • NoSQLHot Technology
  • Oracle PL/SQLHot Technology
  • Relational database management software
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Portal server software

  • Apache HTTP Server

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology

Operating system software

  • BashHot Technology
  • Hewlett Packard HP-UX
  • Job control language JCL
  • KornShell
  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle Solaris
  • Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • Ubuntu
  • UNIXHot Technology
  • UNIX ShellHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Oracle Eloqua
  • Oracle Siebel Marketing Resource Management
  • Salesforce softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Access software

  • Citrix cloud computing software

Transaction server software

  • Customer information control system CICS

Metadata management software

  • Data modeling software
  • Informatica softwareHot Technology
  • Quest Erwin Data Modeler

Data mining software

  • Data warehouse software
  • Google AnalyticsHot Technology
  • Informatica Data Explorer
  • SAP NetWeaver BW
  • SnowflakeHot TechnologyIn Demand

Financial analysis software

  • Delphi Technology
  • IBM Unica Enterprise
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Desktop communications software

  • Eko
  • Skype

Medical software

  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • Medical condition coding software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage
  • Microsoft Power AutomateHot Technology
  • Microsoft Power Platform softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISHot Technology
  • SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator

Accounting software

  • Fund accounting software
  • Tax software

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Application server software

  • GitHubHot Technology
  • Oracle WebLogic Server
  • Red Hat WildFly

Sales and marketing software

  • Google Ads
  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Program testing software

  • Hewlett Packard LoadRunner

Object oriented data base management software

  • Hibernate ORMHot Technology
  • PostgreSQLHot Technology

Human resources software

  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Oracle Taleo

Communications server software

  • IBM Domino

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Minitab
  • Rogue Wave Software IMSL Numerical Libraries
  • SASHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • StataCorp Stata
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Cloud-based management software

  • IBM WebSphere
  • Oracle Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

  • LexisNexis

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • McAfee
  • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP ERPHot Technology
  • SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Desktop publishing software

  • Microsoft Publisher

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Network monitoring software

  • Nagios
  • Wireshark

Computer aided design CAD software

  • PTC Creo Parametric

Graphical user interface development software

  • Salesforce Visualforce

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

  • Unified modeling language UML

Backup or archival software

  • Veritas NetBackup

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Collect data about customer needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze market or customer related data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Create databases to store electronic data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Informs 8

Working with Computers

  • Update computer database information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop information communication procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare analytical reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Document operational procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 41 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 24
    • Supports 11
    • Informs 3
  • Document technical specifications or requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Report information to managers or other personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 1

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill3 of 12
Distinct tools55
Level mix
  • Replaces 3
  • Augments 29
  • Supports 12
  • Informs 11

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.