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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$120K - $135K *

Optimize global PMO operations for a multi-region portfolio, ensuring consistent governance, risk management, and financial discipline across projects. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance perfo...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$155K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading nursing clinical programs focused on Infection Control and Disease Prevention. Collaborate with facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance nursing stan...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical integration and validation for Ambient AI Scribe initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth by acquiring new customers for our innovative SaaS solutions. Leverage your sales expertise to engage decision-makers, understand their needs, and promote our Amplify Platform, focusing o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex business needs into impactful analytic products. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain reusable semantic models that enhance decision-m...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $189K *

Optimize SAP environments by administering S/4HANA systems, ensuring stability and performance. Collaborate across teams to lead upgrades and cloud transitions, enhancing enterprise resilience and sup...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K *

Transform your career by driving new business in public safety. Collaborate with internal teams to build relationships and innovate solutions for Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management agencies in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise solutions by architecting robust ServiceNow architectures. Collaborate with clients to align technology with business goals, ensuring best practices across service management modu...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage key capital markets activities, overseeing debt operations, cash flow forecasting, and financial risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare executive materials and support pensio...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading probabilistic risk assessments for human spaceflight programs. Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate crew risks and support FAA licensing, ensuring safety and r...

Centennial, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $88K *

Lead the design and optimization of Payroll Accounting systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Workday Payroll and integrations, ensuring efficient payroll processing, compliance...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform intelligence analysis by leveraging your expertise and analytical skills. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical missions, utilizing advanced technology and methodologies to dri...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

Deliver innovative datacenter, cloud, and network solutions by leading architecture design, client engagement, and technical governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape complex infras...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of Internal Audit by leading global audits and developing AI-driven solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance operational controls and drive data-driven insights, ensurin...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate audit practices by leading operational and integrated audits, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and ensure rob...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, driving insights and recommendations for executive leadership. Oversee forecasting, reporting, and team development to enhance business pe...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex commercial real estate due diligence projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical guidance and client leadership, ensuring high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing critical business applications. As a Micro Focus COBOL Developer, you'll tackle complex challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure system...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Help us enhance client relationships by managing elite advisor plans, ensuring exceptional service and retention. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and drive client satisfa...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $165K *

Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.