How to hire an implementation analyst

How to hire an implementation analyst, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your implementation 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 implementation analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An implementation analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, implementation analysts 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of implementation analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Implementation Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Implementation 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.	$28-53
   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:

   • Client Facing
   • Data Analysis
   • Shared Services
   • Project Management
   • Customer Service
   • Process Improvement
   • QA
   • Financial Institutions
   • Troubleshoot
   • Strong Analytical
   • Windows
   • PC
   • Technical Specifications
   • System Configuration

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   Responsibilities:

   • Modify and create UNIX and TCL scripts to automate processes and to create utilities.
   • Manage service communication for patches/deployments through SharePoint and weekly emails for products.
   • Utilize extensive payroll and human resource knowledge to coordinate and manage multiple complex implementation projects simultaneously.
   • Maintain third-party software by building, testing, and distributing rpm packages to Linux workstations.
   • Used Microsoft Visio to maintain and update network diagrams, allowing network changes to be quickly document.
   • Analyze and resolve billing edits on billed/unbil accounts, verifying orders, determining medical necessity per CMS guidelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your implementation analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An implementation analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, implementation analysts' average salary in maine is 31% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level implementation analysts earn 46% less than senior-level implementation analysts.
   • Certifications. An implementation analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an implementation analyst's salary.

   Average implementation analyst salary

   $82,268yearly

   $39.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level implementation analyst salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average implementation analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$98,089	$47
   2	New Jersey	$98,020	$47
   3	District of Columbia	$95,994	$46
   4	Louisiana	$95,492	$46
   5	New Mexico	$93,796	$45
   6	Iowa	$92,733	$45
   7	Connecticut	$92,473	$44
   8	Minnesota	$89,645	$43
   9	Georgia	$88,665	$43
   10	Delaware	$87,777	$42
   11	Pennsylvania	$87,413	$42
   12	Utah	$87,077	$42
   13	New York	$87,043	$42
   14	Oklahoma	$86,347	$42
   15	Massachusetts	$85,432	$41
   16	Mississippi	$84,741	$41
   17	Virginia	$81,833	$39
   18	Texas	$81,385	$39
   19	Arizona	$80,581	$39
   20	Tennessee	$80,462	$39

   Average implementation analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	OpenGov	$99,312	$47.75	4
   2	Acadian Asset Management	$96,402	$46.35	2
   3	TS Imagine	$96,310	$46.30	1
   4	General Motors	$95,429	$45.88	5
   5	Fast Enterprises	$95,083	$45.71	1
   6	Fiserv	$94,529	$45.45	9
   7	Tenet Healthcare	$94,142	$45.26	11
   8	Charles River Development	$93,671	$45.03
   9	Allscripts	$93,459	$44.93
   10	Medline	$92,984	$44.70	33
   11	Homecare	$91,511	$44.00
   12	CVS Health	$90,877	$43.69	526
   13	eGain	$90,750	$43.63
   14	Medallia	$90,617	$43.57
   15	Advent Software	$90,170	$43.35
   16	Amadeus North America, Inc.	$89,211	$42.89	6
   17	DiCentral	$88,408	$42.50
   18	SITA	$88,254	$42.43
   19	Intapp	$87,587	$42.11
   20	Smith & Company	$87,206	$41.93

4. Writing an implementation analyst job description

   A good implementation analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an implementation analyst job description:

   Implementation analyst job description example

   ISS LiquidMetrix provides a wide range of offerings, including Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), execution quality, market abuse and pre-trade analysis services across every public order and trade executed on European venues. Clients include sell sides, buy sides, exchanges and regulators that require actionable analysis, reports, compliance tools, and global coverage.
   
   The LiquidMetrix Implementation Analyst is an Industry & Technology Product Specialist whose remit is to help drive the sales effort and educate prospects and customers in the use, features, integration, and benefits of the Best Execution, TCA, and Surveillance Solutions. The position leads the technical sales process (architectural technical, business integration, understanding client data, and mapping/converting it to proprietary format) and includes Proof Of Concepts (POC), presales discussions, and technical presentations to ensure accurate and successful implementation of the product and communication of the architecture and business/technical advantages to prospective and existing clients that may include their IT Management and Heads of Trading.
   Key Responsibilities
   Meet with clients (prospective & existing) to present and discuss the system architecture, system components, business integration options, and file specification details. Handle any technical objections raised.Understand client's data and their use within their organization, write up and document their use of data, and analysis and advice on what data to extract from client's internal systems.Develop and implement plan for client on boarding including data modelling, necessary programming, documentation of product configuration, and QA.Provide ongoing support for the client during on-boarding and thereafter.Work closely with Sales Manager and other Sales Representatives to ensure all technical aspects of the POC or client on-boarding are addressed.Work closely with Product Management in communicating market needs and input to product design.
   
   Required Skills and Knowledge
   Overall knowledge of securities industry, especially but not limited to Equities. Experience working with buy side or sell side firms (or financial data vendors servicing the buy/sell side front office).Strong knowledge of OMS / EMS data and trading workflows. Experience in transaction cost analysis, best execution, and market microstructure.Proven experience as a technical resource and the ability to communicate at a peer level with prospective senior technical staff and business users Must have programming experience. Knowledge of statistics and Stats packages a plus.Experience in business development, pre-sales, or sales is highly preferred.Consultative presentation skills and evidence of being a client advocate Excellent client relationship and communication skills. Extensive experience delivering presentations and data analysis reports.University degree, preferably in technology discipline.Excellent presentation skills.
   
   #LI-JB1 #MIN #MIDSENIOR #ANALYST
   
   Featured Benefits include:
   Medical, Dental and Vision - multiple PPO plans to choose from 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match up to 9% inclusive of Safe Harbor contribution FSA and Commuter benefit programs Generous Paid Time Off (annualized minimum of 20 days vacation, 11 holidays and separate paid sick leave) Flexible Work & Hybrid policies may apply Paid Parental Leave
   
   ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Veteran and Disability Acts.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find implementation analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find implementation analyst candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit implementation analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview implementation analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • 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 implementation analyst

   Once you've selected the best implementation analyst 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.

   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 implementation analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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