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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $116,300.0 - $150,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Executive Information Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F403CE94C6F542458134448BAE665F12/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
 * Experience performing complex analytics initiatives and translating data into strategic business insights.
 * Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience developing executive dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with data modeling, data visualization, and business intelligence best practices.
 * Experience communicating complex technical concepts and analytical findings to technical and executive audiences.
 * Knowledge of AI, machine learning, data governance, or responsible AI principles.

## Description

* Perform strategic analysis to evaluate AI initiatives, identify adoption trends, and measure business value across the enterprise.
 * Develop reporting, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor AI adoption, governance, risk, and value realization.
 * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop AI measurement frameworks, success metrics, and reporting that inform governance and strategic decision-making.
 * Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations that influence strategic priorities.
 * Drive data quality, reporting standards, and analytics best practices to support enterprise AI governance.
 * Identify opportunities to improve AI portfolio performance through analytics, automation, and process optimization.
 * Support executive reviews by developing data-driven presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
 * Design scalable data models and reporting solutions that improve visibility into AI portfolio health, adoption, and business outcomes.
 * Stay current on emerging AI technologies, governance trends, and regulatory developments to inform strategy and continuous improvement.


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