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 - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture to enhance logistics and installation management. Leverage your expertise to drive compliance and modernization initiatives while collaborating wi...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver enterprise integration products, optimizing data flow and connectivity across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Detroit, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $131K *

Shape the future of tribal nations by leading audit processes, ensuring financial integrity, and nurturing client relationships. Drive team performance and provide insights that make a meaningful diff...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives across diverse sectors, driving growth by cultivating relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Manage a territory, engage with partners, and achieve sales goal...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $175K *

Transform IT operations by establishing automated, self-service systems while ensuring ISO compliance. As a crucial partner across functions, you'll enhance security protocols, streamline workflows, a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K *

Join us to support the EVA Remote Observation Camera project by providing design, testing, and verification expertise. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot hardware and ensure project success in a d...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $150K *

Engage with customers to drive design wins and sales revenue by leveraging technical expertise and business acumen. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, provide support, and build s...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $185K *

Transform data into actionable insights by enhancing financial models, optimizing sales performance, and driving operational efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of accounting and technology, acting as the Subject Matter Expert for enterprise clients. Guide critical financial processes and drive product adoption while co...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...

Lisle, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform patient care by delivering precise teleradiology interpretations across various shifts, utilizing AI tools to enhance workflow and maintain high-quality standards while collaborating with he...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by conducting advanced analysis and developing compelling reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support leading B2B brands and enhance research qu...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing analytic support for performance improvement and labor productivity initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to develop standards, enhance data integrity, and optimize be...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Architect innovative laboratory solutions by designing, developing, and deploying clinical applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and ensure seamless integration, driving ope...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale project design by leading ILA/A&E engineering initiatives. Own technical solutions from site evaluation to construction support, fostering ADB's growth through effective collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $161K *

Engage with us to optimize Workday integrations and reporting solutions. As a technical expert, you'll collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure secure data exchange and actionable insights that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Lead project teams to deliver quality IT solutions, managing multi-disciplinary staff and overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle from design to implementation for a large-scale agency contract...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping secure identity solutions across the enterprise. Lead the design and implementation of identity and access controls, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while col...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and optimize Calypso setups for accounting and finance processes. Leverage your expertise in capital markets and lead efforts in account mapping, legal entity configurat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $170K *

Lead the establishment and management of an enterprise governance framework for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), ensuring compliance and risk management ac...

Trenton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.