How to hire a junior is analyst

How to hire a junior is analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior is analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The junior is analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect junior is analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents junior is analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Junior IS Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior IS Analyst	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.	$21-44
   Analyst Internship	An analyst internship is a student program where an intern is assigned to assist analyst professionals by analyzing business goals, objectives, and needs. Analyst interns assist in the planning and designing of business processes and suggest recommendations for improvement... Show more	$13-25
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PowerPoint
   • Data Analysis
   • Portfolio
   • DOD
   • Data Entry
   • Financial Statements
   • Pivot Tables
   • Logistics
   • SharePoint
   • Market Research
   • Real Estate
   • DHS
   • Troubleshoot
   • VBA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the JNLWD SharePoint site by ensuring databases are appropriately construct, have appropriate access limits, and are current.
   • Manage Salesforce account with customer credentials
   • Provide PL/SQL scripts to facilitate database table migration.
   • Design, develop and test multiple measures using PL/SQL.
   • Provide timely submission of NSF policy updates and maintenance of NSF bulletins/policies in SharePoint drive.
   • Research DOD records for documents responsive to FOIA requests, analyze documents for relevance to search terms, identify relevant documents

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, junior is analysts' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior is analysts earn 52% less than senior-level junior is analysts.
   • Certifications. A junior is 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 a junior is analyst's salary.

   Average junior is analyst salary

   $65,296yearly

   $31.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior is analyst salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average junior is analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$73,618	$35
   2	New York	$71,672	$34
   3	District of Columbia	$69,916	$34
   4	Connecticut	$66,567	$32
   5	Massachusetts	$65,329	$31
   6	Virginia	$64,904	$31
   7	Maryland	$63,646	$31
   8	Texas	$62,018	$30
   9	Colorado	$61,632	$30
   10	California	$61,156	$29
   11	Alabama	$60,544	$29
   12	Ohio	$59,191	$28
   13	Illinois	$58,835	$28
   14	Arizona	$56,466	$27
   15	Iowa	$56,465	$27
   16	Kansas	$56,112	$27
   17	Georgia	$55,620	$27
   18	Utah	$55,603	$27
   19	South Carolina	$55,228	$27
   20	North Carolina	$54,478	$26

   Average junior is analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$148,639	$71.46	2
   2	Invesco	$105,430	$50.69	11
   3	The Carlyle Group	$105,375	$50.66	3
   4	Zeta	$105,331	$50.64
   5	Coatue Management	$104,100	$50.05
   6	Signature Bank	$100,565	$48.35
   7	Manning & Napier	$98,272	$47.25
   8	TD Ameritrade	$97,542	$46.90
   9	BNY Mellon	$93,409	$44.91	9
   10	PulsePoint	$89,915	$43.23
   11	Credit Suisse	$88,153	$42.38
   12	Tortoise Capital Advisors	$87,525	$42.08
   13	Bracebridge Capital	$86,943	$41.80	2
   14	Holland & Knight	$86,151	$41.42	5
   15	Citi	$84,151	$40.46	80
   16	Graham Capital Management	$83,367	$40.08	6
   17	Morgan Stanley	$80,454	$38.68	70
   18	Chubb	$79,930	$38.43	27
   19	Babson Capital Management	$78,511	$37.75	3
   20	Asset Performance Networks	$78,206	$37.60

4. Writing a junior is analyst job description

   A good junior is 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 a junior is analyst job description:

   Junior is analyst job description example

   Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!
   
   The Navy Surface Warfare Analysis Group supports the Surface community and components of the United States Navy providing program management, requirements management, force development, and readiness support in Washington DC and the Fleet concentration areas.
   
   We are seeking a dedicated junior Analyst to provide support to the Aegis Weapon System program (PEO IWS 1.0) within the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS). We expect to fill this position immediately!
   
   You will provide technical and programmatic support to one of the following working group leads: Systems Engineering, Development, Test & Evaluation (T&E), Production, Acquisition, Configuration Management, Ship integration, Integrated Training, Fleet Readiness, and Sustainment & Logistics. You will join a high performing team and be expected to develop a strong understanding of DoD, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command and PEO IWS instructions and processes (e.g., DoD 5000).
   
   We don't expect you to come in with any expertise but we do expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to the Lead Systems Engineer. We look for traits such as: How do you solve problems when you're stuck? Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team.
   + One of the following:
   
   A) a high school degree, or a GED, and three (3) years of relevant experience in program analysis, OR
   
   B) a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, OR
   
   C) a master's degree in a relevant field
   
   + US Citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance
   
   ID: 2022-15322
   
   Overview (Text Only): Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!
   
   The Navy Surface Warfare Analysis Group supports the Surface community and components of the United States Navy providing program management, requirements management, force development, and readiness support in Washington DC and the Fleet concentration areas.
   We are seeking a dedicated junior Analyst to provide support to the Aegis Weapon System program (PEO IWS 1.0) within the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS). We expect to fill this position immediately!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right junior is analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your junior is analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit junior is analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit junior is 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 junior is analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the junior is analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior is analyst. 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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