Best Jobs For Former Business Analysts [2026]

As the landscape of business analysis continues to evolve, many former business analysts are seeking new career opportunities. The confidence in the traditional role of a business analyst has shifted, prompting professionals to explore a variety of paths.

Despite a steady interest in educational programs for aspiring business analysts, the number of individuals pursuing this career has declined. This trend raises an important question:

What career paths are former business analysts taking?

In our research, we analyzed the resumes of former business analysts to identify the most common jobs they transitioned into. After reviewing thousands of responses, we compiled a list of the top 100 jobs.

Among these results, we’ve highlighted several intriguing career options for those looking to pivot from business analysis.

Top Career Options for Former BUSINESS ANALYSTS

While some of these roles may appeal more than others, it’s undeniable that they present exciting opportunities for former business analysts.

For a complete overview of these career paths, check the detailed listing below.

Comprehensive Ranking of Common Jobs for Former BUSINESS ANALYSTS

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Senior Business Analyst	8.47%
2	Project Manager	3.51%
3	Consultant	1.67%
4	Data Analyst	1.2%
5	Business Analyst-Consultant	1.04%
6	Business Analyst/Project Manager	1.03%
7	Product Manager	1.0%
8	Systems Analyst	0.92%
9	Finance Analyst	0.9%
10	Lead Business Analyst	0.89%
11	Senior Project Manager	0.89%
12	Senior Consultant	0.8%
13	Program Manager	0.72%
14	Quality Assurance Analyst	0.71%
15	Information Technology Project Manager	0.68%
16	Senior Analyst	0.65%
17	Technical Business Analyst	0.63%
18	Senior Finance Analyst	0.56%
19	Analyst	0.53%
20	Business Consultant	0.5%
21	Business & Data Analyst	0.49%
22	Manager	0.47%
23	Operations Manager	0.46%
24	Senior Systems Analyst	0.41%
25	Project Coordinator	0.38%
26	Vice President	0.38%
27	Senior Manager	0.37%
28	Quality Assurance Lead	0.35%
29	Administrative Assistant	0.33%
30	Lead Business Systems Analyst	0.33%
31	Technical Writer	0.32%
32	Senior Data Analyst	0.32%
33	Information Technology Consultant	0.31%
34	Project Analyst	0.3%
35	Information Technology Manager	0.3%
36	Owner	0.29%
37	Business Process Analyst	0.29%
38	Team Leader	0.28%
39	Project Leader	0.27%
40	Information Technology Analyst	0.27%
41	Operations Analyst	0.27%
42	Systems Administrator	0.26%
43	Associate	0.26%
44	Management Consultant	0.25%
45	Assistant Vice President	0.24%
46	Customer Service Representative	0.24%
47	Programmer Analyst	0.24%
48	Office Manager	0.24%
49	Finance Manager	0.24%
50	Senior Quality Assurance Analyst	0.23%
51	Account Manager	0.23%
52	Senior Software Engineer	0.22%
53	Business Intelligence Analyst	0.22%
54	Quality Assurance	0.21%
55	Technical Analyst	0.21%
56	Internship	0.21%
57	Senior Business Data Analyst	0.21%
58	Business Analyst/Quality Analyst	0.21%
59	Marketing Manager	0.21%
60	Systems Engineer	0.21%
61	Business Systems Consultant	0.2%
62	Scrum Master	0.2%
63	Business Developer	0.2%
64	Senior Technical Business Analyst	0.19%
65	Business Manager	0.19%
66	Accountant	0.18%
67	Product Owner	0.18%
68	Marketing Analyst	0.18%
69	Account Executive	0.18%
70	Management Analyst	0.18%
71	Reporting Analyst	0.18%
72	Development Administrator	0.18%
73	Applications Analyst	0.18%
74	Quality Assurance Tester	0.18%
75	Human Resources Coordinator	0.17%
76	Administrator	0.17%
77	Quality Analyst	0.17%
78	Business Analyst-Product Owner	0.16%
79	Business Development Manager	0.16%
80	Specialist	0.16%
81	Quality Assurance Engineer	0.16%
82	Salesforce Administrator	0.15%
83	Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master	0.15%
84	Director	0.15%
85	Principal Consultant	0.15%
86	Research Assistant	0.15%
87	Consultant/Project Manager	0.15%
88	Technical Consultant	0.15%
89	Salesforce Developer	0.15%
90	Purchasing Manager	0.15%
91	Software Engineer	0.15%
92	Technical Project Manager	0.15%
93	Functional Analyst	0.15%
94	Analyst Lead	0.15%
95	Technical Support Specialist	0.14%
96	Controller	0.14%
97	Applications Developer	0.14%
98	Senior Associate	0.14%
99	Software Developer	0.14%
100	Developer Analyst	0.14%

Common Career Options for Former BUSINESS ANALYSTS

These roles are not only promising but also leverage the skills acquired in business analysis, creating a seamless transition for many professionals.

Methodology for Identifying the Best Jobs for Former BUSINESS ANALYSTS

We utilized data from our extensive database, which includes over 7 million resumes, to analyze career trajectories for those listing business analyst as their former job title. We then identified the subsequent positions held by these individuals, ranking them based on frequency.

To highlight the most unique career options, we sifted through our ranked list for positions that:

Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job postings
Were not included in the top 100 roles identified in our database

In a rapidly changing workforce, understanding potential career paths can empower former business analysts to navigate their next steps effectively.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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