Functional Analyst Jobs

Functional Analysts help organizations turn business goals into effective systems, processes, and technology solutions. They connect business stakeholders with technical teams by clarifying needs, documenting requirements, and assessing how applications and workflows can better support day-to-day operations. Explore vetted Functional Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Functional Analyst Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but Functional Analysts commonly gather and analyze business requirements, map existing processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. They may write functional specifications, support system configuration, coordinate user acceptance testing, investigate issues, and help teams prepare for new tools or process changes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience translating stakeholder needs into clear documentation. Familiarity with business process modeling, enterprise applications, data analysis, and project delivery methods can be valuable. Some positions require expertise in a particular platform, industry, or functional area, such as finance, human resources, supply chain, or customer operations.

Functional Analyst Career Opportunities

Functional Analysts work across technology, consulting, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors. Depending on experience and focus, career paths may lead to senior or lead analyst roles, product ownership, business analysis, solution consulting, or management. Browse Ladders to discover vetted Functional Analyst jobs and find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful public health initiatives by leveraging data management and analytic expertise. Collaborate with scientists to enhance research quality and support CDC missions through effective data...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy, driving cost accounting excellence and profitability analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting a...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse credit portfolio, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management while fostering relationships with financ...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving product strategy through data analysis and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, uncover growth opportunities, and influence stra...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $148K *

Unlock potential by managing configuration data integrity and processes. Collaborate with teams to design workflows in ServiceNow, ensuring accurate configuration management while driving continuous i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid. Ensure compliance through quality audits and manage regulatory deliverables, collaborating with stakeholders to uph...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and evaluate network anomalies in a 24/7 SOC environment. Collaborate with analysts on cyber threats, develop incident reports, and enhance SOC processes. Build test labs for research and prov...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in program performance management, guiding teams in cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate across functions to drive success i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Stamford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $99K *

Unlock critical workflows in Financial Operations by leveraging AI, SQL, and Python to enhance efficiency and accuracy in money movement processes, while collaborating with diverse teams to drive proc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape global total rewards strategies, ensuring competitive compensation and fostering employee satisfaction across varying tiers as the company scales and evolves...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance the SAP-to-NetSuite migration by implementing, testing, and optimizing the new ERP system. Collaborate with teams to ensure user training and support for a seamless transition and continuous i...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $165K *

Drive financial visibility and optimization in cloud spend by managing reporting, analyzing costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance financial decision-making and efficiency across enterp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare data to enhance clinical insights and improve medication use. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics tools and real-world evidence studies, driving better heal...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to optimize enterprise network performance. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements to ensure secu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive analytics initiatives that connect Paid Media performance to full-funnel outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design measurement frameworks, optimize data models, and provide act...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy through data analysis and market insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support decision-making across cellul...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $166K *

Join us to enhance global connectivity through financial management and supplier coordination. In this role, you'll support WAN services, optimize costs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Dearborn, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $130K *

Drive collections performance and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience while ensuring compliance and optimizing proces...

Alabama, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $207K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity response capabilities by managing urgent exposure assessments and coordinating enterprise-wide efforts against emerging threats, ensuring alignment with risk...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $108K *

Deliver strategic financial insights and support decision-making through advanced analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaborate with finance and business leaders to improve performance visibility...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize our internal IT systems and security posture while managing user access, supporting AWS operations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the COO to enhance efficiency and maintain a secu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Functional Analyst?question toggle

    A Functional Analyst evaluates business needs and helps translate them into system requirements, process improvements, and practical technology solutions. The role often bridges business stakeholders and technical teams.

  • What does a Functional Analyst do day to day?question toggle

    Day-to-day work may include interviewing stakeholders, documenting requirements, mapping workflows, assessing system functionality, coordinating testing, and helping resolve functional issues.

  • What skills are important for Functional Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include requirements analysis, process mapping, clear written and verbal communication, critical thinking, documentation, and familiarity with relevant business systems or platforms.

  • Where do Functional Analysts work?question toggle

    Functional Analysts work in many industries, including technology, consulting, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Their work may focus on a specific department, business process, or enterprise platform.

  • How can I find Functional Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings, review role requirements, and identify Functional Analyst opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.