How to hire a management analyst

How to hire a management analyst, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a management analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A management analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, management 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 management analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Management Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Management 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.	$23-47
   Process Analyst	A process analyst is also known as an operations research analyst, who evaluates in detail the steps in producing products and making important decisions as well as providing recommendations on how to enhance them. They are IT specialists that analyze the business process and workflows to determine how they can be computerized and improved... Show more	$23-51
   Product Analyst	A product analyst job utilizes data analysis software and notates trends in market research. Primarily, analysts project the costs of product development and marketing... Show more	$26-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Project Management
   • Logistics
   • Data Analysis
   • Process Improvement
   • Management System
   • SQL
   • Data Collection
   • Strong Analytical
   • DOD
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Analyze Data
   • SharePoint
   • Patients

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and mediate web communities for IRS online initiatives (management resource center, etc . )
   • Manage cross-functional and technical teams in the analysis, development, QA, implementation and support of products.
   • Update, manage, and configure Wiki and JIRA portals to reflect improvements and information sharing as the PMO evolves.
   • Perform reviews of select teams and programs to determine whether VBA and federal policies and guidelines are effectively implement and manage.
   • Lead JAD sessions to bring the business users and the scrum team to same converging point on requirements and change management.
   • Manage all technical documentation for PMI's certification program.

   More management analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the management analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A management analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a management analyst in Kentucky may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level management analyst. Additionally, a management analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average management analyst salary

   $69,804yearly

   $33.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level management analyst salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

   Average management analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$90,112	$43
   2	New Jersey	$88,484	$43
   3	Massachusetts	$86,350	$42
   4	New York	$85,571	$41
   5	Connecticut	$83,791	$40
   6	Washington	$82,413	$40
   7	Illinois	$76,079	$37
   8	Virginia	$76,044	$37
   9	North Carolina	$74,763	$36
   10	California	$73,965	$36
   11	Pennsylvania	$72,390	$35
   12	Delaware	$71,319	$34
   13	Ohio	$70,852	$34
   14	Colorado	$69,348	$33
   15	Minnesota	$68,002	$33
   16	Missouri	$66,276	$32
   17	Georgia	$65,101	$31
   18	Texas	$63,973	$31
   19	Indiana	$61,453	$30
   20	Arizona	$59,859	$29

   Average management analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$151,314	$72.75	5
   2	L.E.K. Consulting	$146,775	$70.56
   3	McKinsey & Company Inc	$139,487	$67.06	82
   4	Bain & Company	$138,617	$66.64	16
   5	Mayo Clinic	$137,887	$66.29	14
   6	Boston Consulting Group	$134,429	$64.63	7
   7	A.T. Kearney	$130,261	$62.63	1
   8	Western Digital	$127,234	$61.17	13
   9	Meta	$124,422	$59.82	124
   10	PayPal	$123,489	$59.37	19
   11	Apple	$119,532	$57.47	41
   12	Google	$117,724	$56.60	112
   13	Intuit	$116,298	$55.91	68
   14	Gibson Consulting	$115,376	$55.47
   15	Cargill	$115,104	$55.34	21
   16	Genentech	$114,889	$55.24	9
   17	Yahoo	$114,553	$55.07
   18	Slalom	$114,540	$55.07	62
   19	ConocoPhillips	$113,956	$54.79
   20	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	$113,038	$54.35

4. Writing a management analyst job description

   A management analyst 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 management analyst job description:

   Management analyst job description example

   At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do.We make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make "Life Good" - from home appliances, consumer electronics, vehicle components and mobile communications to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and LED lighting.
   
   We are currently seeking our newest innovator to join our dynamic teama Property Management Analyst on the Property Management Team!
   
   Responsible for maintenance of remote (non-NJ) LG location facilities. Order and purchase any perishables, furniture, equipment, etc. for locations and offices. Maintenance of meeting room reservation system and meeting room equipment in NJ HQ building. Coordination of any facility related operations in both NJ HQ and remote locations, such as space planning, layout changes, furniture issues/purchases, etc. Assist in fixed asset tagging and surveys of both NJ and non NJ locations. Also as a project manager of office renovation, should coordinate with local stakeholder and contractors for interior construction.
   Responsibilities
   
   Create a well functioning workplace environment for employees.
   Identify issues in decisions or plans and suggest improvements.
   Find solutions to any office or facility related issue.- furniture, equipment, operation related.
   Time management in making payments and processing invoices.
   Performing administrative tasks, assisting teams.
   Implement workplace policies.
   Continuous communication with team members and reporting manager.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Bachelor's degree. Prior 1-3 years experience with office coordination and management.
   Bilingual in English and Korean (preferred)
   
   LG Electronics, USA Inc., LG Mobile Research USA LLC, LG Electronics, Alabama, inc., LGEVU and Zenith Electronics LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find management 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.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with management analyst 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 management analyst

   Once you've found the management analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new management 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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