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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$145K - $175K *

Champion the future of network engineering by architecting and developing high-performance networks that power AI at scale. Lead innovative solutions and mentor a talented team to enhance global netwo...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $119K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by partnering with leadership teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by leveraging financial markets expertise to design and deliver tailored software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business growth through consultativ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $133K *

Unlock the potential of global clinical trials by leading feasibility projects, analyzing data, and developing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and drive operati...

Durham, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $128K *

Analyze and monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and enhance SOC processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure cybersecurity measures are effective, while documenting incidents and providing te...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Elevate cybersecurity operations by monitoring threats, analyzing network traffic, and coordinating incident responses. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and mentor junior analysts w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in healthcare interoperability and clinical data analysis to drive effective solutions and ensure compliance with CMS timelines while collaborating with k...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...

Arkansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us advance high-quality digital design by coordinating BIM workflows across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in Revit and Autodesk technologies to ensure model integrity, suppo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex scientific and business domains into scalable semantic models, guiding the development and governance of ontologies that enhance AI-driven digital experiences and ensure accurate, in...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights to enhance revenue and operational performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable recommendations that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $181K *

Lead cross-functional teams to optimize application capabilities and enhance business processes. Provide strategic business analysis and project support to ensure quality and alignment with organizati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $124K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of data analysts and engineers, driving the design and implementation of data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business performance through data-drive...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $158K *

Unlock your potential by developing tools for Actuarial and Underwriting analysis. Collaborate with teams, document processes, and leverage SQL and Excel to drive insights while continuously learning...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion cost analysis excellence across complex projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost control systems and drive successful project deliv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $130K *

Lead dealership implementations by managing go-lives, training teams, and ensuring seamless integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows and drive adoption, while traveling freque...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide essential IT support to a distributed workforce. Leverage your troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues, enhance user experience, and contribute to a colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations through strategic site identification and management. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, track project timelines, and contrib...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock financial insights by managing cash flow and capital assets while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance company performance and drive strategic initiatives in treasury management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $131K *

Transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions as a Senior Programmer & Systems Analyst. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance PeopleSoft environments, ensuring optimal performance, secur...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to seamless enterprise integrations by designing and developing Infor M3 solutions. Leverage your expertise in Infor OS, ION, and APIs to enhance data exchange across applications and suppo...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $106K *

Transform risk management by providing independent oversight and automation of risk metrics. Collaborate with teams to evaluate controls, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance, driving improvemen...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.