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 *

Analyze and enhance corporate technology infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and improve employee experien...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by driving enterprise sales, building strategic relationships, and managing the full sales cycle. This role demands a proactive approach to identify opportunities and deliver im...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by developing strategic relationships and delivering innovative software solutions to the financial services industry. Enhance client satisfaction and create opportun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product insights and strategies through data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and optimize user engagement while shaping the future of o...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in performance measurement and service-level governance, analyzing data to enhance service quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable insights and main...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Lead complex analytical initiatives by developing data solutions and dashboards that drive business insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable analytical framework...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the integration architecture by defining standards and strategies for hybrid solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant integration flow...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Engineer data strategies and methodologies for emerging sectors, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $343K *

Lead the product strategy for a comprehensive fraud and financial crimes portfolio. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams, ensuring scalable solutions for diverse clients while enhancing pro...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage data management operations to ensure high-quality clinical trial services, driving process improvements and team development while maintaining data integrity and adherence to timelines and regu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $240K *

Empower innovation as you lead complex AI system design and delivery, influencing architecture and engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions with signi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales excellence in cutting-edge automation solutions across diverse industries. Build strong executive relationships, manage a robust pipeline, and exceed your...

Detroit, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules, ensuring timely project delivery through collaboration, risk mitigation, and strategic analysis. Thrive in a dynamic envi...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $167K *

Optimize complex ERP solutions by analyzing business processes, defining architecture, and implementing customizations. Lead integration efforts and ensure compliance while mentoring junior consultant...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $167K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing and optimizing complex business processes, designing ERP solutions, and leading data migrations to enhance system performance and user experience. Join us in driving...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Serve as the primary contact for clients, driving engagement and service quality while fostering relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging expertise to enhance organizational growth and clien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $188K *

Drive new business acquisition in the payer market by building C-suite relationships, managing the full sales cycle, and delivering tailored solutions to health plans and managed care organizations. Y...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $118K *

Transform financial data into actionable insights by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring data quality, and developing dashboards and reports to support the Finance Division's strategic goals and...

Ashburn, VARemote

4 days ago

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

$66K - $110K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic team of cyber threat experts. You'll monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, ensuring robust protection for customer environments while collaborat...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join our AI acceleration team to drive impactful client engagements, rapidly prototype solutions, and demonstrate innovative agentic capabilities, all while collaborating closely with stakeholders to...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the DAF365 JML process by leading the design and implementation of an automated identity management framework, enhancing operational efficiency and security through innovative architecture a...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.