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.
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.
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 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.
$100K - $135K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...
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Support clinical studies by assisting teams with tasks like medical monitoring and protocol management. Collaborate across functions and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful trial outcomes wh...
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Compliance Services Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing senior-level client relationships and navigating complex regulatory matters. Collaborate with compliance experts to deliver actionable solutions that enhance client operat...
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on managing and optimizing defined benefit pension plans, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate valuations in a fully remote envi...
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Join a dynamic team to build client relationships, drive upsell opportunities, and enhance retention through tailored solutions. Leverage your expertise in facilities management and market assessments...
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$90K - $110K *
Elevate workforce management by leading forecasting, capacity planning, and real-time optimization across teams and BPO partners. Drive efficiency and performance using data and technology while devel...
3 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, AI & Agentforce
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by rapidly delivering innovative, client-focused engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect impactful agentic solutions that drive business valu...
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Analyst (Energy and Climate Modeling)
$80K - $100K *
Unlock insights through quantitative analysis and research, shaping energy policy scenarios while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance philanthropic grantmaking efforts and present findings thro...
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Benefits Analyst, North America
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Drive your career with a dynamic role in global benefits administration, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee wellness programs. Collaborate with vendors and support Total Rewards initiatives wh...
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Join a team that's driving financial strategy and operations, leading forecasting, reporting, and analysis to support a fast-growing organization with impactful decision-making and collaboration acros...
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Senior Medical Economics Analyst
$89K - $107K *
Join a team that's transforming healthcare through data-driven insights. As a Senior Medical Economics Analyst, you'll lead analytics initiatives, mentor a team, and collaborate with leaders to enhanc...
1 week ago
Junior Sales Executive, ICT Assurance
$85K - $100K *
Join us to drive business growth by developing client relationships and identifying opportunities in ICT assurance services. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to connect client needs with cyb...
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Junior Sales Executive, ICT Assurance
$75K - $90K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing new business opportunities, building client relationships, and managing sales processes for ICT assurance services. Collaborate with teams to connect cl...
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$76K - $86K *
Optimize client implementations by configuring Edifecs solutions tailored to unique needs. Collaborate with technical teams, deliver training, and ensure seamless integration while providing ongoing s...
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Sr. Product Operations Manager
$110K - $160K *
Drive your career with a strategic role in Product Operations, partnering with leaders to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and leve...
1 week ago
$130K - $195K *
Join a team that's dedicated to reducing food waste by leveraging your technical expertise. You'll tackle complex escalations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build innovative solutions to enh...
1 week ago
$63K - $140K *
Transform financial planning processes by designing and maintaining Anaplan models. Collaborate with FP&A teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring accurate data integration...
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Senior Business Analyst – Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
$97K - $125K *
Drive impactful change by analyzing user needs and defining requirements for clinical applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance electronic health record systems, ensuring effective docum...
2 days ago
Assistant Controller (Director)
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead corporate accounting operations, driving financial reporting, audits, and process improvements. Shape the future of accounting through strategic leadership and innovati...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and enhance day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on accounts payable, receivable, and cash management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely transactions while...
5 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
$120K - $145K *
Collaborate with government agencies to transform complex data into actionable insights. Take ownership of customer engagements, from discovery to deployment, leveraging engineering and analytical ski...
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Program Manager - Federal Financial / Regulatory Service
$105K - $150K *
Inspire impactful change by leading complex federal digital services programs. Oversee strategy, execution, and customer relationships while managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality te...
4 days ago
Sr. Architect | Dynatrace/Observability (Remote)
$170K - $209K *
Transform the observability landscape as a senior leader, guiding Dynatrace practices and mentoring consultants. Drive customer engagements and elevate delivery quality while shaping the future of Obs...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $135K *
Support growth by coaching client-facing professionals to enhance pipelines, advance opportunities, and strengthen client relationships. Collaborate with leaders to execute strategies and drive measur...
2 weeks ago
$107K - $172K *
Shape the future of cash management by enhancing forecasting capabilities and providing critical insights for strategic decision-making, operational planning, and capital allocation in a dynamic envir...
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What is a Functional Analyst?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings, review role requirements, and identify Functional Analyst opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.