How to hire a business analysis manager

How to hire a business analysis manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business analysis manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your business analysis manager 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 a business analysis manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A business analysis manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business analysis managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of business analysis manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Business Analysis Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Analysis Manager	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$40-71
   Project Manager/Analyst	The primary job of project managers/analysts is to manage and develop new projects. They have varied duties and responsibilities, which include giving analytical support for projects, assisting in budget and financial analysis, and analyzing market trends, statistical data, and regulations relevant to the projects... Show more	$34-66
   Business Development Analyst	A business development analyst's role is to perform research and analysis on the different operations and procedures in a company to ensure efficiency and profit growth. They are also responsible for devising strategies and improvements for optimal performance, monitoring the sales and customer feedback, identifying opportunities from the marketing trends, and building positive relationships with customers... Show more	$18-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Analysis
   • Analytics
   • Project Management
   • SQL
   • Data Analysis
   • Business Process
   • Business Development
   • Process Improvement
   • Business Analysts
   • SDLC
   • Financial Analysis
   • Visualization
   • Business Stakeholders
   • BI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead team to create UAT test scripts, conduct smoke test for overall readiness of the system.
   • Manage and lead the support process to resolve critical defects report by the customers through JIRA defect resolution system.
   • Set strategy and priority with program team, consisting of product, development, QA, documentation, and implementation leads.
   • Manage company SharePoint site including user and site administration duties.
   • Manage data migration project in preparation for ERP replacement project.
   • Manage an ERP system replacement project across functional business areas.

   More business analysis manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the business analysis manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A business analysis manager 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 a business analysis manager in Mississippi may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level business analysis manager. Additionally, a business analysis manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average business analysis manager salary

   $112,261yearly

   $53.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business analysis manager salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average business analysis manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$135,572	$65
   2	New Jersey	$135,015	$65
   3	Washington	$131,094	$63
   4	California	$130,887	$63
   5	Massachusetts	$126,100	$61
   6	Connecticut	$122,380	$59
   7	New York	$119,402	$57
   8	Rhode Island	$112,713	$54
   9	Texas	$110,561	$53
   10	North Carolina	$108,221	$52
   11	Delaware	$106,365	$51
   12	Illinois	$104,746	$50
   13	Ohio	$104,227	$50
   14	Virginia	$104,170	$50
   15	Colorado	$104,148	$50
   16	Georgia	$102,488	$49
   17	Pennsylvania	$102,203	$49
   18	Michigan	$98,647	$47
   19	Florida	$93,965	$45
   20	Indiana	$91,687	$44

   Average business analysis manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Integrated DNA Technologies	$135,041	$64.92
   2	Genentech	$133,502	$64.18	7
   3	Citi	$130,340	$62.66	20
   4	Biogen	$129,451	$62.24	2
   5	VMware	$129,428	$62.23
   6	BNY Mellon	$128,907	$61.97	7
   7	Bed Bath & Beyond	$128,642	$61.85
   8	Federal National Mortgage Association	$127,062	$61.09	6
   9	Intuit	$126,465	$60.80	43
   10	The TJX Companies	$126,240	$60.69	13
   11	Cisco	$125,942	$60.55	108
   12	Novartis	$125,659	$60.41	2
   13	Inter-American Development Bank	$125,460	$60.32
   14	Starbucks	$124,573	$59.89	2
   15	Cirrus Logic	$124,537	$59.87	1
   16	Microsoft	$123,718	$59.48	30
   17	Coty	$123,285	$59.27	9
   18	Amgen	$123,201	$59.23	47
   19	Creative Associates International	$123,064	$59.17
   20	Corning Incorporated	$120,291	$57.83	8

4. Writing a business analysis manager job description

   A job description for a business analysis manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business analysis manager job description:

   Business analysis manager job description example

   Provides dedicated service to our trading accounts, functioning as the primary account contact on all operational matters. Researches and resolves issues relating to order/picking/shipping errors, damaged shipments, shortages and deductions. Implements customer agreements (ADA/WPA’s) to ensure proper application of terms and compliance, including the creation and maintenance of customer accounts. Interfaces with Trade, Finance and Legal on a regular basis.
   Manages customers weekly orders Evaluates all customer sales orders prior to release, ensuring volumes are appropriate based on defined parameters, including market inventory and service levels. Incorporates forecasted demand changes due to market dynamics and event management into the order review process. Ensures optimal product availability in market distribution channels. Continuously analyzes inventory and service levels to maintain target performance. In the event of constrained product supply, manages inventory allocation based on customer Days On Hand (stock vs. demand) and historical ordering patterns, coordinating with other supply chain colleagues on supply replenishment schedules. Reviews expiring licenses on a monthly basis. Obtains and updates licenses to ensure continuity of service. Communicates with UPS 3PL to confirm licenses are currently in both systems. Detects, reports, and tracks to resolution system issues (SAP or other systems) which may impact order processing, cash application or other Order To Cash Functions. Recommends process improvements. Oversees processing of customer returns by third party vendor. Verifies credits against customer debit memos. Investigates and reconciles discrepancies in price, quantity or lot data. Works with the Product Complaints team to process customer complaints credits in a timely manner Communicates with customers regarding outstanding accounts receivable items that fall under Supply Chain Operations such as aging return or product complaint credits and unknown deductions. Supports SOX and Audit requirements Responsible for various reporting and analysis
   Organizational Context:
   Reports to Mgr., Supply Chain Operations. Member of a team of 5-6 Associates.
   Qualifications:
   Required:
   Bachelor of Science Degree. Minimum 4 years experience in Supply Chain operations. Excellent understanding of supply chain, customer service and accounts receivable functions. Strong SAP or other ERP software knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Excellent analytical and communication skills.
   Preferred:
   Experience in Life Sciences.
   This position comes with full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401k and more!
   
   THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
   At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find business analysis managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any business analysis managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business analysis managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business analysis manager job on Zippia to find and recruit business analysis manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business analysis manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 business analysis manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect business analysis manager 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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