How to hire a business analyst/project manager

How to hire a business analyst/project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business analyst/project 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 analyst/project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business analyst/project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the business analyst/project manager you need to hire. Certain business analyst/project manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a business analyst/project manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a business analyst/project manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of business analyst/project managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Business Analyst/Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Analyst/Project 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.	$34-65
   Project Analyst	A project analyst is responsible for overseeing the development of new projects upon completion of data gathering. A project analyst must provide plans and design the project to its full potential... Show more	$25-46
   Project Manager/Scrum Master	Project Managers or scrum masters are experienced employees who lead an agile team. They are in charge of managing a specific project in terms of the agile model... Show more	$33-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Business Stakeholders
   • Business Process
   • Project Scope
   • Business Analysis
   • Visio
   • SharePoint
   • UAT
   • SDLC
   • QA
   • Test Cases
   • User Acceptance
   • SQL Server
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Administer SharePoint repository for project teams including managing user lists, building file structures and document version control management.
   • Build divisional pipelines by identifying potential contract leads utilizing DoD procurement resources which focus on engineering and supply chain management.
   • Facilitate daily QA defect analysis meetings and produce daily documentation including meeting minutes, defect logs and status reports.
   • Provide all levels of management with flowcharts using VISIO.
   • Work directly with the system end-users, SME's and technical staff to translate complex information requirements into effective reporting solutions.
   • Schedule and coordinate all scrum activities and documentation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business analyst/project manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A business analyst/project manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, business analyst/project managers' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business analyst/project managers 47% less than senior-level business analyst/project managers.
   • Certifications. A business analyst/project manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a business analyst/project manager's salary.

   Average business analyst/project manager salary

   $99,882yearly

   $48.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business analyst/project manager salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average business analyst/project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$120,984	$58
   2	New Jersey	$114,182	$55
   3	District of Columbia	$114,074	$55
   4	California	$113,957	$55
   5	Washington	$106,560	$51
   6	Connecticut	$105,598	$51
   7	Massachusetts	$105,507	$51
   8	Virginia	$102,442	$49
   9	Pennsylvania	$95,005	$46
   10	North Carolina	$94,940	$46
   11	Arizona	$92,007	$44
   12	Texas	$90,186	$43
   13	Georgia	$89,543	$43
   14	Illinois	$88,287	$42
   15	Minnesota	$87,473	$42
   16	Wisconsin	$85,365	$41
   17	Michigan	$80,050	$38
   18	Iowa	$79,330	$38
   19	Florida	$77,924	$37
   20	Ohio	$73,834	$36

   Average business analyst/project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$156,645	$75.31	46
   2	Goldman Sachs	$144,178	$69.32	24
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$143,606	$69.04	370
   4	Morgan Stanley	$133,564	$64.21	34
   5	BNP Paribas	$132,005	$63.46	1
   6	Barclays	$131,159	$63.06	1
   7	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$131,002	$62.98	1
   8	AIG	$130,378	$62.68	17
   9	Neuberger Berman	$130,358	$62.67	8
   10	Slalom	$128,054	$61.56	211
   11	Invesco	$127,876	$61.48	9
   12	Nomura Securities	$127,835	$61.46	16
   13	Infoblox	$125,853	$60.51	3
   14	Northern Trust	$119,225	$57.32	4
   15	Varian Medical Systems	$118,851	$57.14
   16	Autodesk	$117,737	$56.60	20
   17	Nitto Avecia	$116,959	$56.23
   18	UBS	$114,476	$55.04	2
   19	Philips Lighting North America	$111,910	$53.80
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$111,097	$53.41	17

4. Writing a business analyst/project manager job description

   A business analyst/project manager 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 a business analyst/project manager job description:

   Business analyst/project manager job description example

   We need an extended workforce member to support REWS related efforts managed by Core's Ops team.
   The extended workforce member would enable our team to manage the workload in this area while another team member is on parental leave.
   The extended workforce member will enable us to further solidify Core's ongoing partnership with REWS, supporting Core's tremendous growth and ensuring we refine and adhere to our location strategy.
   They will enable us to identify and timely address any challenges to the execution of Core's location strategy and lead important supporting work such as the new Core Site Lead Program.
   Furthermore, they will manage the Core Ops site, which key partners such as the Chief of Staff organization leans on for guidance around deadlines, processes, and more.
   Currently, this site is in maintenance mode and having an extended workforce member actively manage the site will enable us to create an effective comms strategy, for which there is a great need.
   
   Responsibilities:
   Partnering with REWS.
   Partnering with space captains.
   Running reports and analysis related to our location efforts.
   Project managing major REWS efforts, such as Bay Area Restack.
   REWS Communication plan for organization, coordinating with broader Staffing comms plan.
   Initiate, plan, and execute new Core Site Lead program.
   Manage the Core Ops site.
   Partner with REWS on top-priorities (initially focus will be on Bay Area Restack but focus might shift over time).
   Create and execute REWS communication plan.
   Running reports and analysis related to our location efforts (not just REWS related but related to Core's broader location strategy).
   
   Requirements:
   BA/BS Degree in the field of Business / Business Analytics.
   5 years of work experience working in business, business analytics, or consulting.
   Project or program management.
   Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis10 (no Corp-to-Corp).
   
   Desired:
   Business Analytics.
   
   If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
   
   About Genesis10:
   Genesis10 is a leading U.S. business and technology consulting firm with hundreds of clients needing proven talent and solutions to power their strategic initiatives. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement - project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com. "Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V”

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5. Post your job

   To find business analyst/project 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 analyst/project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business analyst/project 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 analyst/project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit business analyst/project 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 analyst/project 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 analyst/project manager

   Once you've selected the best business analyst/project manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new business analyst/project manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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