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Big data job postings rise by 13%

October 10, 2013

The number of online job ads requiring “big data” analysis skills rose 13 percent year-over-year in September to more than 88,000, according to Wanted Analytics, a firm that tracks online job ads.

Industries with the most demand for big-data skills were health and medical insurance carriers; colleges, universities, and professional schools; business support services; computer systems design services; and management consulting services.

Computer systems analyst, management analyst, and market research analyst occupations experienced the most demand in September. The most commonly advertised data analysis job titles include:

  1. Business analyst
  2. Data analyst
  3. Financial analyst
  4. Project manager
  5. Business systems analyst