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 - $95K *

Empower your career by driving financial insights and analytics. Collaborate across teams to transform data into strategic decisions, enhancing growth and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Join us...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $111K *

Drive the claims module for health care projects, providing domain expertise and analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality processes, meet customer expectations, and assist in implementation...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of enterprise workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive data-driven decisions within a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower strategic data initiatives by leading design, development, and analytics projects. Drive data migration, modernize data solutions, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with stakeho...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $167K *

Lead the evolution of real estate applications by designing and implementing innovative technology solutions, enhancing system reliability, and driving proactive support across Yardi platforms and int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by driving business application solutions and leading requirements elicitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and systems, ensuring alignment with business object...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Innovate data-driven strategies to enhance customer success through performance tracking, attribution modeling, and actionable insights, ensuring optimal engagement and retention across digital touchp...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Transform business needs into technical solutions by bridging gaps, leading discovery sessions, and refining processes. Collaborate with engineers to ensure clarity and alignment, driving impactful ou...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion healthcare solutions by managing integrations and providing expert support. Drive projects and improve processes as a Senior Interface Analyst in a dynamic and innovative environment, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $126K *

Lead and optimize subcontract management by negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive successful federal contracting outcomes while mentoring junior sta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $171K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights for Customer Success. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, optimize growth strategies, and shape analytics foundations that support A...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize healthcare network performance through advanced data analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to derive insights from large datasets, ensuring data quality and governance while d...

Overland Park, KSRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive data integrity and operational excellence by resolving complex payer data issues, collaborating across teams, and enhancing data quality for value-based care initiatives. Play a key role in opti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by bridging clinical operations and analytics. Lead projects, deliver actionable insights, and enhance performance across clinics while managing stakeholder commun...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $140K *

Engage with stakeholders to gather and manage user needs, translating them into technical requirements. Lead Agile processes, facilitate workshops, and enhance business operations through strategic pl...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $105K *

Advance corporate risk management by supporting claims administration, policy documentation, and data tracking. Ideal for candidates with insurance experience seeking to enhance their career in a dyna...

Bismarck, NDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance business processes across the services lifecycle. Develop reporting solutions and dashboards to drive informed decisions, improve revenue predictability, and support stakeholders i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $96K *

Champion digital commerce excellence by supporting Salesforce Commerce Cloud initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, document processes, and drive testing and issue resolution to enhance customer...

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Reposted today

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

$70K - $119K *

Optimize operational efficiency by analyzing performance metrics, supporting training, and enhancing tool adoption within the Business Development Representative organization to drive productivity and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $145K *

Join our Client Insights team to transform data into actionable insights that drive sales and merchant retention. Collaborate across analytics, product, and strategy to enhance AI-driven solutions for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Empower your career by driving the integration and migration of data for a vital financial management system. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a ful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data accuracy in a conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance user queries and improve data represent...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

Transform operational workflows and enhance efficiency by leading analysis and development initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design and implement scalable Salesforce solutions, opt...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform pipeline integrity management by leveraging your expertise in corrosion assessment methodologies and technical report writing to ensure compliance and enhance safety across natural gas and h...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $97K *

Contribute to program success by supporting planning, execution, and management of projects. Analyze data, prepare reports, and optimize resources to ensure objectives are met within scope, time, and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.