Analysts acquire and analyze data for patterns or trends, in order to find problems and solutions for their organization. An analyst will often identify a problem, then spend additional time studying data in order to discover and present a solution to the problem that they identified.
Analyst’s roles can vary greatly depending on the needs of their employer. In some companies, analysts are used to solving problems with business processes. The analyst provides gap analysis, or root cause analysis, in order to identify the true nature of a problem and possible solutions for the problem.