Implementation analyst vs staff analyst

The differences between implementation analysts and staff analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an implementation analyst, becoming a staff analyst takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a staff analyst has an average salary of $99,158, which is higher than the $82,268 average annual salary of an implementation analyst.

The top three skills for an implementation analyst include client facing, data analysis and shared services. The most important skills for a staff analyst are project management, process improvement, and technical support.

Implementation analyst vs staff analyst overview

	Implementation Analyst	Staff Analyst
Yearly salary	$82,268	$99,158
Hourly rate	$39.55	$47.67
Growth rate	9%	11%
Number of jobs	108,170	174,178
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	6	4

What does an implementation analyst do?

An implementation analyst is an individual who is responsible for conducting data analysis and software testing when a company is doing a software upgrade. Implementation analysts must ensure that the company has the appropriate equipment to meet its operational needs by determining which hardware and software they should use. They provide workshops and conduct education for trainers on the functionality of the product as well as to conduct tests to ensure the proper functionality of the product. Implementation analysts must also prepare budgets for proposed equipment or tailor their recommendations to fit an established budget.

What does a staff analyst do?

Staff Analysts are employees who oversee the activities related to the employees. They monitor the performance of the employees and assess whether particular employees suit the role they have. They also assess the current roles in the company to see if those roles are really needed. Staff Analysts ensure that the manpower allocation in the company is efficient. They analyze staff-related data to check whether there are more areas for improvement. Staff Analysts may also be assigned to come up with projects related to improving productivity.

Implementation analyst vs staff analyst salary

Implementation analysts and staff analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Implementation Analyst	Staff Analyst
Average salary	$82,268	$99,158
Salary range	Between $60,000 And $111,000	Between $71,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	New Jersey
Best paying company	OpenGov	Bayer
Best paying industry	Technology	Technology

Differences between implementation analyst and staff analyst education

There are a few differences between an implementation analyst and a staff analyst in terms of educational background:

	Implementation Analyst	Staff Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Northwestern University

Implementation analyst vs staff analyst demographics

Here are the differences between implementation analysts' and staff analysts' demographics:

	Implementation Analyst	Staff Analyst
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 49.4% Female, 50.6%	Male, 47.6% Female, 52.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Asian, 14.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 8.0% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Asian, 12.1% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	8%	12%

Differences between implementation analyst and staff analyst duties and responsibilities

Implementation analyst example 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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Staff analyst example responsibilities.

Develop infrastructure to enable clients to better understand and manage risks associate with their decision environment to capture opportunities.
Communicate with design engineers to obtain weekly status of engineering documents and update spreadsheet and charts in SharePoint.
Project manager for derivative processing on the accounting platform including creating a steam line process and validating tickets for accuracy.
Provide statistically orient in-depth market analyses using SAS for specific construction products including concrete, oil, steel and machinery equipment.
Deliver an innovative data visualization capability.
Monitor and analyze critical path of material flows and trends, coordinate material synchronization within the MRP system to maximize profitability.

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Implementation analyst vs staff analyst skills

Common implementation analyst skills

Client Facing, 19%
Data Analysis, 13%
Shared Services, 9%
Project Management, 8%
Customer Service, 6%
Process Improvement, 6%

Common staff analyst skills

Project Management, 9%
Process Improvement, 7%
Technical Support, 6%
Windows, 6%
SQL, 6%
Logistics, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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