As a data analyst i think you can also now use a different approach , or atleast one that i think will help you more in your job. Try looking at these featuers in 2012 , DAX , Powerview , DQS , MDS

These are some really good tools for the Data analyst in sql server. These are all part of MS self service BI where you no longer need to really learn SSIS , SSRS and SSAS in order to be a DA.