How to hire an applications analyst

How to hire an applications analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step applications analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an applications analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new applications analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your applications analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an applications analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect applications analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents applications analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Applications Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Applications Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$27-52
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58
   Software Analyst	A software analyst is responsible for creating and designing software programs and applications, as well as modifying existing ones for optimization according to business requirements. Software analysts work with the technical team to draw system codes, analyze programming languages, and ensure the stability and efficiency of software navigation by running multiple quality checks to the system... Show more	$29-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Healthcare
   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Project Management
   • Troubleshoot
   • Technical Support
   • Application Support
   • EHR
   • Home Health
   • Strong Analytical
   • EMR
   • Software Applications
   • Data Analysis
   • User Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the RFI and RFP process for new business managers.
   • Lead multiple web projects using PHP and PostgreSQL, including company's website.
   • Update build process by setting up enterprise level Jenkins server to automate build production and deployment.
   • Manage ticket queue providing direct communications and resolutions to client's ad appeals inquiries concerning disable accounts.
   • Attain knowledge of ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS codes and benefit configuration as elements of the claims processing.
   • Lead end-to-end iterative design and analysis of functional features with hand-in-hand collaboration with product managers, engineers, analysts and QA.

   More applications analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the applications analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. An applications analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an applications analyst in Tennessee may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level applications analyst. Additionally, an applications analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average applications analyst salary

   $80,144yearly

   $38.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level applications analyst salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average applications analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$99,789	$48
   2	Washington	$92,050	$44
   3	New Jersey	$87,225	$42
   4	New York	$87,185	$42
   5	District of Columbia	$86,066	$41
   6	Minnesota	$85,091	$41
   7	Arizona	$84,352	$41
   8	Oregon	$81,944	$39
   9	Nebraska	$81,853	$39
   10	North Carolina	$81,453	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$80,938	$39
   12	Massachusetts	$79,945	$38
   13	Ohio	$78,958	$38
   14	Illinois	$78,522	$38
   15	Michigan	$77,151	$37
   16	Texas	$76,643	$37
   17	Kansas	$76,544	$37
   18	Florida	$76,532	$37
   19	Indiana	$75,963	$37
   20	Georgia	$75,353	$36

   Average applications analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ceridian	$117,350	$56.42
   2	Yelp	$116,867	$56.19
   3	Allied Capital	$114,799	$55.19
   4	Hospital for Special Surgery	$114,344	$54.97	7
   5	Altra Industrial Motion	$114,231	$54.92
   6	JCPenney	$113,808	$54.72
   7	Navis	$113,302	$54.47
   8	Community Health Systems	$111,075	$53.40	28
   9	C&S Wholesale Grocers	$110,497	$53.12	2
   10	Okta	$110,211	$52.99	11
   11	TidalHealth	$109,879	$52.83	4
   12	SiriusXM	$109,052	$52.43
   13	Adobe	$108,976	$52.39	10
   14	Microsoft	$108,385	$52.11	17
   15	The Children's Place	$107,943	$51.90
   16	Meijer	$107,765	$51.81
   17	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$107,262	$51.57	4
   18	Greif	$105,783	$50.86
   19	Rivian	$105,178	$50.57	2
   20	Exact Sciences	$104,998	$50.48	4

4. Writing an applications analyst job description

   An applications analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an applications analyst job description:

   Applications analyst job description example

   Pilot Flying J is the 10th largest privately held company in North America with more than 28,000 team members. As the industry-leading network of travel centers, we have 750+ retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division is a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
   
   Founded in 1958, we are proud to be family owned and consider our team members to be part of the family. Our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated fueling people and keeping North America moving.
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
   
   Pilot Flying J is part of the Pilot Company family of brands that keeps North America's drivers moving, including E-Z Trip, Mr. Fuel, One9 Fuel Stop, Pride, StaMart and Xpress Fuel.
   
   Are you a PDI subject matter expert? Are you looking for a company that offers career growth and development?
   
   Our PDI Analyst will provide support to end users of the PDI\Enterprise application software. This includes application testing of upgrades, training, trouble-shooting, resolving issues and eliminating causes of inaccurate data.
   
   1. Support business users within the PDI\Enterprise application. Serve as SME for selected functions and roles.
   2. Conduct testing and quality assurance for application upgrades 3. Assist with application system processes and resolve issues, including monitoring application interfaces and remediating batch job failures. Troubleshoot and eliminate causes of inaccurate data. 4. Ensure automated inputs and outputs for PDI\Enterprise are processed correctly and timely. Trouble-shoot related issues, remediate or communicate with development as needed. Follow up until resolved. 5. Develop reports and pull data via SQL for end users and audits 6. Preparation and maintenance of application support documentation 7. Ensure team members are appropriately trained to support ownership of their data. 8. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level 9. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 10. Complete other duties as assigned High school diploma or equivalent certification required Associate degree preferred Two years’ related experience preferred Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Onsite Gym and Cafeteria Weekly Pay All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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5. Post your job

   To find the right applications analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with applications analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit applications analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your applications analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality applications analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit applications analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an applications analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new applications analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect applications analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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