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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$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $202K *

Innovate and build AI-native products that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $110K *

Lead impactful projects to enhance Apptio TBM solutions, driving cost transparency, benchmarking, and strategic planning through collaboration with IT and business partners in a fully remote environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team providing advisory services in energy, infrastructure, and economic development. Contribute to project development and support while building meaningful relationships in a collabor...

Madison, WIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$57K - $108K *

Drive procurement efforts across multiple programs, ensuring supplier performance and compliance with government regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program needs and a...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $92K *

Drive thorough property valuation reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and adequate loan collateral. Utilize analytical skills to collaborate effectively across departments, maintain relation...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K *

Drive sales success by supporting territory growth through proactive outreach, relationship building, and collaboration with internal teams. Enhance client service and contribute to strategic initiati...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Drive the deployment of healthcare technology across multiple VA facilities, coordinating projects and ensuring readiness. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage timelines, resolve issues, and deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your accounting career by managing critical operations for both government contracting and a burgeoning SaaS product line, leading month-end closes, and collaborating across teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $104K *

Transform data governance and stewardship practices for a federal agency, ensuring compliance and enhancing AI/ML capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization and deliv...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare operations by optimizing Epic HB applications, ensuring seamless billing workflows, and providing expert support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system functionality and...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our IT SOX compliance efforts by supporting global programs, ensuring effective controls, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across systems and business units...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize energy solutions by leading technical projects, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective strategies that enhance facility performance and su...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Explore advanced revenue analysis and month-end controls to ensure accurate invoicing and financial reporting. Collaborate across functions to resolve discrepancies, mentor junior analysts, and drive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $111K *

Lead the proposal management process by developing bid strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating data collection to deliver comprehensive proposals that meet technical and cos...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Shape global health security by providing financial analysis and support for U.S. health initiatives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective management of awards, budgets, and complianc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization initiatives by leveraging AI and automation to enhance SaaS delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline technical architecture and improve customer ou...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate financial insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, partnering with leaders to drive strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance operational performa...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by delivering critical cost estimates for federal programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security through effective budgeting and analysis of advanced commun...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $122K *

Empower your career by developing innovative Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves end-to-end Power Platform development, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance city...

Durham, NCRemote

6 days ago

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

$75K - $127K *

Lead the design and development of SAP Integration solutions, ensuring efficient system communication and data exchange. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable applications and enhance proc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your clinical informatics expertise to enhance EHR workflows and user support. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize clinical processes, improve adoption, and re...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.