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Functional analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in functional analyst job postings.
Sample functional analyst requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in functional analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Experience with requirements gathering and documentation
  • Ability to create functional specifications and process flows
Sample required functional analyst soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies

Functional analyst job description example 1

MetLife functional analyst job description

3+ years BSA, Product owner, Agile Team experience

Preferred:

• Experience with Life Insurance

• Experience with JIRA and or Azure Boards/ Tools

• SAFe certified or other Scaled Agile frameworks: Scrum Alliance CSM or CSP certification, PMI’s Agile Certified Professional (ACP)

Salary Grade

10T

Travel

Not Applicable

Number of Openings

1

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Functional analyst job description example 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries functional analyst job description

The F-35 Functional Analyst will be focused on analysis and visualization of F-35 aircraft production, software development, modification & retrofit, and depot planning data that is delivered to the government.

This position is client facing in that they deliver and explain the results of the data analysis efforts of the team and work with customers to understand the implications and decision points revealed from the data analysis.
Essential Job Responsibilities



Performs research, collection, and collation of data from studies. Responsible for the compilation of data, and preparation of inputs into larger reports. Performs assessments and projections as part of analysis process. Analyzes factors and components of complex systems to recommend and institute changes to increase efficiency. Plans studies of work problems and procedures, such as organizational changes, communication, information flow, integrated production methods, or cost analysis. Recommends improvements of modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters. Examines and analyzes current and contemplated operations for developing, defining, and coordinating user requirements which will satisfy the total program need. Writes specifications manuals and user documentation for client or user personnel. Gathers information from users, defines work problems, and designs a system and procedures to resolve problems. May be assigned responsibility for the management of the function, including associated staff.



Minimum Qualifications



Bachelor's degree with 8 to 10 years of experience. Program management with contract acquisition experience. Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Clearance: Active secret security clearance.



Physical Requirements


Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.


Compensation Data


Salary range $130k-$140k relative to education and experience.

This opportunity resides with
Cyber & Electronic Warfare
, a business group within Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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Functional analyst job description example 3

General Dynamics functional analyst job description

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

**Job Family:** Functional Experts

Analyzes user needs to determine functional requirements for a wide variety of projects and highlights areas of improvement.

Utilizes advanced knowledge of modeling and measuring techniques. Performs functional modeling based on requirements analysis.

Conducts functional testing of various projects or systems.

Researches, identifies, and recommends resources required for task execution and completion.

Develops new functionality or updates the existing, to meet client needs.

Writes and updates project documentation including procedures, presentations, and training materials.

Performs functional allocations to identify tasks and their inter-relationships.

Consults with clients to determine optimum design for assigned projects.

May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts.

May serve as a mentor to less experienced analysts.

May serve as team or task lead. (Not a people manager)

Serves as advisor to clients in assigned subject areas, recommends functional changes, and identifies areas for further investigation.

Generates recommendations in the form of briefings, reports, and other major documents provided to senior level client personnel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 8+ years of experience

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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