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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$103K - $192K *

Shape the future of healthcare reimbursement by leading analytics for payor contracting and out-of-network strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial outcomes and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of our data infrastructure by optimizing databases, leading projects, and collaborating with teams to ensure data integrity and scalability in a dynamic environment...

London, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading client engagements and analysis within our dynamic Salesforce practice. Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver innovative solutions that address current challenge...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career by coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models for complex industrial projects. Lead clash detection, ensure model accuracy, and drive collaboration among teams to deliver high-quali...

Plano, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional operational services within financial technology. Leverage your expertise in asset management to optimize processes and provide consulting suppor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful telecom design solutions by overseeing projects, enhancing production efficiency, and collaborating with designers and project managers to meet quality standards and client expectati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Analyze financial performance and operational metrics to support strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and drive insights for decision-mak...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in a dynamic role leading security operations and AI integration. Oversee real-time threat monitoring and incident response while developing automated workflows in a cutting-edge, multi-tenant...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Elevate enterprise sales by leading full-cycle engagements with large insurance carriers, leveraging consultative selling and technical fluency to drive value through innovative solutions and strategi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Advance your career by supporting Oracle EPM systems, focusing on Financial Close & Consolidation. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance application capabilities, ensuring operational excellence and ef...

Three Rivers, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$46K - $122K *

Shape the future of pharmacy benefit management by leading financial analysis and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing models and drive client value whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading complex threat detection, incident response, and proactive hunting operations across a global organization. Leverage expertise to mentor peers and enhance...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Shape large-scale system integration projects by managing technical aspects, leading workshops, and ensuring successful implementation of ADMS/OMS systems while collaborating with clients and project...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by managing complex technology initiatives from requirements gathering to testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensur...

Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a Senior Program Analyst role focused on solving complex cross-functional challenges. Utilize analytical skills to enhance pricing, agreements, and program performance while col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $116K *

Optimize property damage assessments through on-site inspections and precise estimates. Collaborate with policyholders and internal teams to ensure thorough documentation and timely reporting within a...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $108K *

Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...

South San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $173K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing decision-making through data analysis and operational support. This role involves investigating pricing anomalies, collaborating with stakeholders, and delive...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.