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.
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.
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 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.
Application Analyst, PB Claims and Remittance
$80K - $95K *
Manage and optimize Epic Professional Billing workflows, focusing on Claims and Remittance. Serve as a key resource for end-users, troubleshooting issues and enhancing billing processes to ensure accu...
3 weeks ago
$94K - $198K *
Lead the acquisition process for Army programs, coordinating documentation and strategies to ensure successful product lifecycle management and contract oversight while collaborating with cross-functi...
1 week ago
$90K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing liquidity, forecasting, and reporting for a dynamic finance team. Collaborate on pricing models and operational excellence while gaining exposure across treasury, FP&A, an...
6 days ago
Senior Analyst - Market Data Governance & Procurement
$90K - $110K *
Take ownership of market data governance, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial controls. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and operational efficiency whil...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst - Market Data Governance & Procurement
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in market data governance, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial oversight to enhance data quality and operational efficiency across the organization...
1 week ago
Finance Business Systems Analyst
$90K - $110K *
Advance enterprise finance operations by optimizing Workday Finance systems. Collaborate with finance stakeholders and technical teams to ensure scalable solutions, enhancing efficiency and resolving...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by serving as a key liaison between IT and business teams, facilitating software application support, gathering and analyzing requirements, and ensuring project success through effect...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform enterprise systems development by leading programming initiatives, managing projects, and enhancing communication with stakeholders. Drive innovation and process improvements while mentoring...
1 week ago
$93K - $99K *
Reimagine the future of technology projects by bridging business and IT. Collaborate with teams to drive successful project outcomes, prepare status reports, and enhance operational efficiency in a dy...
1 week ago
$93K - $99K *
Play a key role in driving IT project success by serving as a liaison between business and technical teams, preparing project status reports, and ensuring effective communication throughout the projec...
1 week ago
$110K - $120K *
Empower project success by coordinating deployment activities, managing artifacts, and ensuring data accuracy across diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Bring your organizational skills to...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by overseeing program financial analysis and compliance. Drive cost control, manage Earned Value Management Systems, and support audits while collaborating with program management to...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Analyze and oversee program financial performance, ensuring compliance with EVMS standards. Collaborate with management to provide strategic financial insights and support audits, while managing cost...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize program financial performance by managing Earned Value Management Systems, analyzing cost variances, and providing strategic financial support. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program financial performance through expert analysis and oversight of Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring compliance and strategic direction in a dyna...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join our dynamic team as you oversee program financial analysis and Earned Value Management Systems. Drive compliance, performance tracking, and strategic direction while collaborating with management...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Provide financial oversight and analysis for program performance, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management Systems. Collaborate with management and clients to drive strategic financial decisio...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive program financial analysis and compliance by leveraging expertise in EVMS and financial tools. Collaborate with management to ensure accurate performance tracking and reporting while supporting...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by overseeing program financial analysis and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring accurate performance tracking and reporting while s...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive program success by overseeing Earned Value Management Systems, analyzing performance metrics, and providing financial support. Collaborate with management and clients to ensure compliance and op...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform program financial oversight by managing Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring compliance and performance tracking while providing strategic financial support and analysis in a dynamic en...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in financial analysis and program oversight, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management Systems. Collaborate with teams to drive performance measurement and cost control while su...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee program financial analysis and Earned Value Management Systems. Drive compliance, manage cost performance, and support audits while collaborating with stakeholders in a...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee program financial analysis and Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring compliance and performance tracking while providing strategic financial support and insights in...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform program financial oversight by managing Earned Value Management Systems, analyzing performance metrics, and providing strategic financial support to ensure compliance and efficiency across p...
5 days ago
What is a Functional Analyst?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings, review role requirements, and identify Functional Analyst opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.