Applications Analyst Jobs in California
Applications Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, healthcare IT, and financial services and openings at every level from junior analyst through senior and lead. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Oracle, and Salesforce consistently bring on applications analysts to support complex system environments. Sub-specialties with the highest California demand include ERP administration, clinical systems analysis, and cloud application support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Providence is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Applications Analyst with substantial expertise in UKG Healthcare Productivity software to join our growing IS team in supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to sustain and optimize UKG Productivity IS Business Processes into ERP systems, ensuring that technological solutions align seamlessly with business needs. You'll manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and oversee the operational sustainment, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of UKG Healthcare Productivity application. Your contributions will play a crucial part in addressing change requests and facilitating successful system releases, ultimately driving forward the mission of Providence through your problem-solving expertise. Join our team and help shape the digital foundation of tomorrow’s healthcare.
As a Senior ERP Applications Analyst, you bring:
Knowledge and experience in maintaining a UKG Healthcare Productivity application within a large organization.
Ability to align business-centric needs with UKG Healthcare Productivity application solutions, and enhancements.
Skills to manage expectations regarding UKG Healthcare Productivity application communication, including initial triage, mitigation and resolution.
Capability to oversee features, change requests, testing, releases and offer solutions to a variety of complex challenges.
Balance technical expertise with operations management capability.
Providence welcomes 100% virtual work for residents who reside in the following States:
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
New Mexico: Hobbs
Montana
California
Texas: Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Enterprise Information Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Benefits and perks:
Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
401(k) plan with employer matching & complimentary retirement planner
Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
Wellness & mental health assistance programs
Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits and more
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Management, Information Services, Engineering, Commerce, or Combination of education and relevant experience (at least 5 years of functional experience).
5 years of Application design, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more of the following large scale Enterprise Resource Planning systems - Oracle Cloudsuite, Oracle EBS/EPM (Hyperion, etc.) Applications, PeopleSoft, Workday. .
2 years of demonstrated ability to successfully execute medium to complex projects; methodologies related to application management such as system deployment, support, and life cycle; experience in process improvement methodology, change management, operational improvement in complex systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in information services, Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, CPA, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, HCM
Upon hire: Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Certified Public Accountant, Human Resources Global Professional, or Project Management Professional
Upon hire: Oracle Certified Professional (for relevant FIN, SC, HCM applications)
2 years experience with implementation or support of Oracle Cloud Suite (HCM, Payroll, Supply Chain and/or Finance) is highly desired. .
2 years experience with large scale business transformation and ERP system implementation projects with scope spanning multiple regions and/or geographies and business process areas. Suggestion: preference around T&A, scheduling, payroll in healthcare environment.
Salary Range by Location:
AK: Anchorage: Min: $52.19, Max: $82.39
AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $54.40, Max: $85.88
California: Humboldt: Min: $54.40, Max: $85.88
California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $61.04, Max: $96.35
California: All Southern California - Except Bakersfield: Min: $54.40, Max: $85.88
California: Bakersfield: Min: $52.19, Max: $82.39
Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $42.02, Max: $66.33
Montana: Great Falls: Min: $39.81, Max: $62.84
New Mexico: Min: $42.02, Max: $66.33
Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $48.65, Max: $76.80
Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $52.19, Max: $82.39
Texas: Min: $39.81, Max: $62.84
Washington: Western: Min: $54.40, Max: $85.88
Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia & Below: Min: $52.19, Max: $82.39
Washington: Eastern: Min: $46.44, Max: $73.31
Washington: Southeastern: Min: $48.65, Max: $76.80
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 459122
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Applications
Job Function: Information Technology
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Business Professional
Department: 4011 SS IS EBA DP 1
Address: TX Lubbock 4000 24th St
Work Location: Covenant Children's Hospital
Workplace Type: Remote
Pay Range: $See Posting - $See Posting
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Applications Analyst Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Stanford Health Care10

- Sutter Health6

- Providence3

- Alameda Health System3

- Tesla2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Medical Devices
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in applications analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- Ability to gather and translate business requirements into application configuration or design
- Experience supporting end users and troubleshooting application issues in a production environment
- Familiarity with SQL or database query tools for data validation and reporting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams
Applications Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a applications analyst in California?
Most applications analyst roles in California require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or business administration with a technical focus. There is no state-issued license for this role. California employers typically expect hands-on experience with at least one major enterprise platform, and vendor certifications from providers like SAP, Oracle, or Workday meaningfully strengthen a candidate's profile in the competitive California market.
How much do applications analysts make in California?
Applications analysts in California earn a median of about $127,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,110 for the lowest 10% to over $181,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire applications analysts in California?
Employers hiring applications analysts in California right now include Stanford Health Care, Sutter Health, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of large healthcare systems, technology headquarters, and financial institutions means demand holds across multiple industries rather than being tied to a single sector.
Which California cities have the most applications analyst jobs?
Palo Alto, Sacramento, and California have the most applications analyst openings in California. San Francisco leads because of the density of enterprise software companies and tech headquarters, Los Angeles draws volume from large healthcare systems and entertainment studios running complex application environments, and San Diego contributes through its biotech and defense sector employers with substantial IT operations.
Are there remote applications analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Applications analyst work is largely desk-based and system-focused, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 81% of applications analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have adopted flexible models for this role. Configuration, documentation, and user support tasks are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a applications analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a closely adjacent role such as IT support specialist, business analyst, or application support technician into a junior applications analyst position. Large California healthcare employers like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health run structured IT associate programs that accept candidates without deep enterprise application backgrounds. Earning a vendor certification, even at the foundational level, and building a portfolio of personal or academic system configuration projects gives California candidates a clear edge during the screening process.
Where can I find and apply to applications analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to applications analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through each listing.
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