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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$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$122K - $148K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a team of Business Analysts, focusing on strategic alignment of business needs and IT capabilities. Drive continuous improvement and governance across enterpr...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage data acquisition and integration for Flag Football, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow, establish standards, and translate business needs into actionable data...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive data-informed decision-making by analyzing institutional data, ensuring quality reporting, and collaborating across departments to enhance research activities and compliance. Play a key role in...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

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

$98K - $120K *

Elevate your career by facilitating Agile delivery and driving AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technology pilots, ensuring stakeholder engagement and...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead advanced estate planning initiatives for high net worth clients, providing expert guidance and support to advisors. Collaborate with a regional team to enhance client experiences and drive busine...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to lead IT procurement efforts, overseeing the full purchasing cycle. Ensure compliance with Government requirements while facilitating timely acquisition of materials for critical...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $164K *

Drive impactful technical training for field service engineers and biomedical teams, focusing on complex medical technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance learning experiences a...

Lafayette, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage with advisors to enhance relationships and promote innovative banking solutions. Leverage your expertise in business planning and territory management to drive sales and optimize product delive...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Lead global project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Drive operational excellence in clinical research, p...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $139K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliabi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue through strategic partnerships in the cybersecurity sector. This role demands adaptability and expertise in managing client relationships and navigating complex sale...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $169K *

Shape the future of financial integrity by enhancing our reporting processes and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to deliver accurate financial statements while fostering a robust, sc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that's optimizing medical cost management and driving financial performance across Commercial lines. Leverage your expertise in healthcare economics to influence strategic contracting and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $157K *

Drive strategic account management by cultivating relationships, executing renewal strategies, and identifying growth opportunities within a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Collaborate cross...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $116K *

Unlock potential as a mid-level actuarial analyst, applying statistical techniques to enhance insurance pricing, claims analysis, and profitability studies while progressing through the Actuarial Exec...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Innovate sales support strategies and enhance customer engagement through technical expertise and proposals. Lead a team focused on DCS solutions for the Pulp & Paper industry, driving business growth...

Westerville, OHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $125K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing the operating system for a federal agency's data and analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective delivery, risk management, and adherence t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.