Occupation
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions, working within IT, operations, or strategy functions to improve processes and systems. The role involves requirements gathering from stakeholders, querying and analyzing data using SQL, and building process models to document current and future workflows. Business Analysts are typically detail-oriented problem solvers with strong stakeholder management skills who can translate business goals into actionable specifications.
Duties & responsibilities
- Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across multiple functions
- Query and analyze data using SQL to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
- Build process models and workflow diagrams to map current and future operations
- Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for business leaders
- Develop reporting infrastructure and performance measurement systems to track key metrics
- Collaborate across technical and business teams to align solutions with organizational goals
- Present data-driven recommendations to influence strategic decision-making
What Business Analyst roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Business Analyst make?
Employers posting Business Analyst roles list a median of $134,000 a year (middle half $94,000–$166,000), from 43 postings that state pay.
46% of open Business Analyst roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Business Analyst roles?
93 open Business Analyst roles from 53 employers; the most at The Home Depot, Accenture and Intuit, and in Georgia, New York and California.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Business Analyst in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 93
- Employers
- 53
- Median pay
- $134,000
- Disclose pay
- 46%
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Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal role analyzes postal finances, operations, and market trends to advise senior leadership on strategic risks and opportunities. It suits experienced business analysts comfortable with complex data work, executive communication, and the specifics of regulated industries.
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Business Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Whitehall, Ohio · $77,926 – $121,422
This federal government role manages budgeting, financial analysis, and pricing strategy for a large defense logistics organization, overseeing budget development, financial performance analysis, and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. It suits someone with prior experience in budget analysis, financial operations, or related analytical work in government or the private sector.
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Business Analyst
Motorola Solutions
Plantation, FL
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Uniform Business Office Analyst
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Offutt Afb, NE · $50,964 – $81,045
This federal financial office role supports the 55th Medical Group at Offutt Air Force Base by reconciling billing systems, investigating account discrepancies, and coordinating with insurance providers and other Defense agencies. It suits someone with experience in financial systems and billing reconciliation who is comfortable working in a government healthcare administrative setting.
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Business Analyst
Datavail
Anywhere USA, United States, US · Remote
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Patent International Business Analyst
Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA · $155,797 – $197,200
This role brings patent examination expertise into business analysis and systems improvement work at the USPTO, where you would identify operational challenges, translate patent needs into technical requirements, and lead initiatives to modernize patent technology and processes. It suits experienced patent examiners who want to move into process improvement and stakeholder collaboration without leaving the patent domain.
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Network Planning Analyst
Talkspace
Full-time · New York, NY · $85,000 – $105,000 · Remote
This role involves developing workforce forecasts, analyzing capacity gaps, and building analytical dashboards to support strategic staffing decisions at an online mental health platform. It suits someone experienced in operations analytics or business planning who enjoys translating data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
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Marketing Analytics Manager
impact.com
Full-time · Santa Barbara, CA · $80,000 – $100,000 · Remote
impact.com seeks an analytics manager to own marketing and sales reporting that drives multimillion-dollar investment decisions. The role combines technical analysis with stakeholder engagement, working on a modern cloud stack to transform raw data into actionable insights for go-to-market teams.
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Business Analyst
Plains All American Pipeline
Houston, TX
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Business Analyst
Crane Co.
The Woodlands, Texas
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Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Rockville, Maryland; Charleston, South Carolina · $102,415 – $133,142
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Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Director of Policy)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal government role leads policy, communications, and legislative affairs for a Defense Department human resources data center, overseeing strategic initiatives and advising senior leadership on regulatory and mission matters. It suits experienced professionals comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships across government agencies and directing cross-functional teams on enterprise-scale programs.
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Management and Program Analyst (Strategy and Resources)
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
A federal analyst role supporting U.S. Coast Guard personnel strategy and resource management, including program reviews, budgeting, and organizational initiatives. Suited for someone with strong analytical and strategic planning experience in large government or military organizational contexts.
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Management and Program Analyst
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This role leads complex, cross-functional management initiatives for a senior defense department office, advising leadership on organizational planning and policy impact analysis. It suits someone with extensive experience directing large-scale studies, developing strategic plans, and presenting analytical findings to senior executives.
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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
Department of State Headquarters
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal government position leads a privacy and compliance office within the State Department, directing staff and developing policies for information management, records release, and privacy protection. It suits experienced government managers who understand federal regulatory frameworks and can oversee complex compliance programs involving classification, privacy, and organizational policy.
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Management Analyst (DRAS)
Veterans Benefits Administration
Full-time · Seatac, Washington · $69,373 – $109,122
This role analyzes operational efficiency and effectiveness for a large federal disability benefits organization, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership on staffing, resource allocation, and administrative improvements. It suits people with analytical expertise who want to help guide strategic decisions in a government setting.
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Management and Program Analyst
National Nuclear Security Administration
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal analyst role focuses on evaluating NNSA programs, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring policy compliance through data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. The position suits someone experienced in process improvement, regulatory analysis, and cross-functional project coordination within government or similar large organizations.
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Naval Medical Command
San Diego, CA · $121,585 – $158,062
This federal role manages operational planning and coordination within the Navy Medical system, requiring you to synthesize complex data into briefings for command leadership while ensuring compliance across health readiness initiatives. It suits candidates with government or military background who can handle cross-functional coordination, data analysis, and procedural development in a high-stakes operational environment.
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Robins AFB, Georgia · $74,678 – $97,087
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Newport News, VA · $90,838 – $140,426
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Management Analyst
Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Rockville, Maryland; Charleston, South Carolina · $102,415 – $133,142
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Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Director of Policy)
Defense Human Resources Activity
Alexandria, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal government role leads policy, communications, and legislative affairs for a Defense Department human resources data center, overseeing strategic initiatives and advising senior leadership on regulatory and mission matters. It suits experienced professionals comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships across government agencies and directing cross-functional teams on enterprise-scale programs.
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Management and Program Analyst (Strategy and Resources)
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
A federal analyst role supporting U.S. Coast Guard personnel strategy and resource management, including program reviews, budgeting, and organizational initiatives. Suited for someone with strong analytical and strategic planning experience in large government or military organizational contexts.
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Management and Program Analyst
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This role leads complex, cross-functional management initiatives for a senior defense department office, advising leadership on organizational planning and policy impact analysis. It suits someone with extensive experience directing large-scale studies, developing strategic plans, and presenting analytical findings to senior executives.
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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
Department of State Headquarters
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This federal government position leads a privacy and compliance office within the State Department, directing staff and developing policies for information management, records release, and privacy protection. It suits experienced government managers who understand federal regulatory frameworks and can oversee complex compliance programs involving classification, privacy, and organizational policy.
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Management Analyst (DRAS)
Veterans Benefits Administration
Full-time · Seatac, Washington · $69,373 – $109,122
This role analyzes operational efficiency and effectiveness for a large federal disability benefits organization, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership on staffing, resource allocation, and administrative improvements. It suits people with analytical expertise who want to help guide strategic decisions in a government setting.
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Management and Program Analyst
National Nuclear Security Administration
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal analyst role focuses on evaluating NNSA programs, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring policy compliance through data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. The position suits someone experienced in process improvement, regulatory analysis, and cross-functional project coordination within government or similar large organizations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Naval Medical Command
San Diego, CA · $121,585 – $158,062
This federal role manages operational planning and coordination within the Navy Medical system, requiring you to synthesize complex data into briefings for command leadership while ensuring compliance across health readiness initiatives. It suits candidates with government or military background who can handle cross-functional coordination, data analysis, and procedural development in a high-stakes operational environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Robins AFB, Georgia · $74,678 – $97,087
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Newport News, VA · $90,838 – $140,426
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What employers state they pay
Median
$134,000
Middle half
$94,000 – $166,000
From 43 of 93 open roles — the 46% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry21%
- Mid23%
- Senior49%
- Lead / Staff / Principal4%
- Management3%
From 77 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Business Analyst postings ask for
Measured from the 93 open roles, not from a curated list.
- SQL33 roles35.5%
- Microsoft Excel29 roles31.2%
- Tableau21 roles22.6%
- Power BI13 roles14.0%
- Python12 roles12.9%
- Agile8 roles8.6%
- Looker8 roles8.6%
- PowerPoint8 roles8.6%
- Microsoft Office7 roles7.5%
- Microsoft PowerPoint6 roles6.5%
Where Business Analyst roles are
Among the 63 of 93 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Business Analysts
53 in total, most open roles first.
The Home Depot14 roles- AAccenture9 roles
Intuit6 roles- DTDXC Technology4 roles
Palantir4 roles
American International Group3 roles
Beckman Coulter2 roles
Biogen2 roles