Functional Analyst
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AI Summary
The Functional Analyst acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into functional specifications. They are responsible for optimizing processes, supporting system design, and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
A Functional Analyst bridges business needs and technical solutions, ensuring software and systems meet operational requirements.
Role Overview
A Functional Analyst is a professional who focuses on understanding business requirements and translating them into functional specifications for IT systems or software applications. They act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that technology solutions align with organizational goals. This role is critical in optimizing processes, improving system efficiency, and supporting decision-making through technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Requirement Analysis: Gather, interpret, and document business needs, often for ERP systems like SAP or Oracle EBS
- Functional Specification Writing: Create detailed documents outlining system behavior, workflows, UI components, and interactions
- System Design Support: Collaborate with developers, UX designers, and testers to ensure the system meets functional requirements
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Assist business users in validating that systems function as intended .
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment
- Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to workflows and system configurations
Required Skills
- MUST HAVE!!! DHS & U.S. Customs and Border Protection Project experience
- Analytical Skills: Ability to perform gap analyses and assess system performance
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP systems, database management, and software configuration
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Project Management: Experience in leading cross-functional teams and coordinating system implementations
- Documentation and Testing: Proficiency in writing functional specifications and supporting testing processes
Educational and Career Path
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related fields is typically required
Experience: 3–5 years in ERP systems or functional analysis roles is common, with specialization in areas like Warehouse Management or Forecasting &
This is a remote position.
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