Business Analyst I (Full Time) United States

About the role

Meet The Team At Cisco, we are building the future of global connectivity. As part of Global Procurement Services (GPS), you are the engine behind our success. We manage the essential goods, services, and technology that keep Cisco running and innovating. We focus on the sourcing of non-product-related goods and services (e.g., software licenses, consulting, travel) vital to the internal health of the business. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and an AI-first mindset.

Your Impact Role: This is more than a role; it’s an incubation program designed for the next generation of leaders. You’ll join a small cohort of recent graduates chosen for their fresh perspectives and potential. We pair you with projects that match your unique strengths, giving you access to experienced leaders and a community of peers committed to your growth. This program has a proven track record turning early-career talent into high-impact professionals. As a Business Analyst, you will turn complex data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Managers: Analyze spend information, manage risk, and/or track supplier performance.
• Drive automation: Transform manual, legacy processes into streamlined digital workflows to increase productivity.
• Report on risk and sustainability: Ensure integrity by supporting sustainability and risk reporting across our supplier ecosystem.
• Track performance: Use data analytics to track the performance and ROI of our most critical partnerships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or strong academic coursework in a procurement or supply chain role.
• Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
  • A Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience;
  • An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience;
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience.
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program.
• Adapts quickly in fast-paced environments, leads effectively across teams and projects, and communicates complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Uses AI, Excel, and Power BI to work smarter, solve problems, and turn data into insights.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• Paid time away: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees; 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday; paid year‑end holiday shutdown; 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
• Non‑exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees.
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations).
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next.
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
• For non‑sales roles, eligibility to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
• For sales roles, performance‑based incentive pay details as described in the posting.
• Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Pay

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

• New York City Metro Area: $81,300.00 – $118,800.00