Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Business Analysts score between 37% and 44%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 33%
47% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work54%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen26%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action10%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person10%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Business Analyst, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Facilitating meetings or workshops between business stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, resolve conflicts, or prioritize features
deep expertisesocial core
37%AA
8%
Gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys to define project scope and objectives
deep expertisesocial core
31%AD
18%
Analyzing and modeling business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or opportunities for improvement using tools like flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, or BPMN
10%DD
58%
Preparing and delivering presentations or reports to communicate findings, recommendations, or project updates to executives, managers, or other stakeholders
some context neededsocial core
8%DA
12%
Supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) by coordinating test scenarios, validating results, and documenting defects or issues for resolution
4%AD
27%
Performing data analysis on business metrics, financial reports, or operational data to identify trends, patterns, or insights using tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
4%DD
97%
Creating detailed functional specifications or user stories for software development teams, outlining system behaviors, data requirements, and acceptance criteria
1%DD
55%
Conducting gap analysis between current business processes and desired future states, recommending solutions such as software, process changes, or organizational adjustments
1%DD
52%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys to define project scope and objectives
deep expertisesocial core
24%AD
9%
Performing data analysis on business metrics, financial reports, or operational data to identify trends, patterns, or insights using tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
19%DD
95%
Analyzing and modeling business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or opportunities for improvement using tools like flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, or BPMN
19%DD
61%
Conducting gap analysis between current business processes and desired future states, recommending solutions such as software, process changes, or organizational adjustments
deep expertisesocial element
16%DD
29%
Facilitating meetings or workshops between business stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, resolve conflicts, or prioritize features
some context neededsocial core
12%AA
0%
Creating detailed functional specifications or user stories for software development teams, outlining system behaviors, data requirements, and acceptance criteria
6%DD
51%
Preparing and delivering presentations or reports to communicate findings, recommendations, or project updates to executives, managers, or other stakeholders
some context neededsocial core
0%DA
8%
Supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) by coordinating test scenarios, validating results, and documenting defects or issues for resolution
0%AD
33%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) by coordinating test scenarios, validating results, and documenting defects or issues for resolution
19%AD
40%
Creating detailed functional specifications or user stories for software development teams, outlining system behaviors, data requirements, and acceptance criteria
16%DD
54%
Conducting gap analysis between current business processes and desired future states, recommending solutions such as software, process changes, or organizational adjustments
15%DD
49%
Gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys to define project scope and objectives
deep expertisesocial core
13%AD
9%
Analyzing and modeling business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or opportunities for improvement using tools like flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, or BPMN
12%DD
86%
Performing data analysis on business metrics, financial reports, or operational data to identify trends, patterns, or insights using tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
10%DD
98%
Facilitating meetings or workshops between business stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, resolve conflicts, or prioritize features
deep expertisesocial core
6%AA
5%
Preparing and delivering presentations or reports to communicate findings, recommendations, or project updates to executives, managers, or other stakeholders
some context neededsocial core
6%DA
8%
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