Business Analyst Manager Jobs in Washington
Business Analyst Manager jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and government contracting, with openings across the spectrum from team lead through senior director. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor the market, with established employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing consistently hiring business analyst managers across product analytics, enterprise systems, and process optimization. Demand is especially strong for managers who specialize in Agile delivery, data governance, and digital transformation initiatives tied to Washington's dominant tech and aerospace sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
- Facilitate requirement gathering sessions to elicit, analyze and document business, organizational and/or operational requirements from business users and stakeholders.
- Document business requirements, business rules and logic, and design specifications.
- Solicit business owner’s prioritization of requirements for systems, data or business process developments.
- Construct diagrams and write specifications to translate business needs to technical requirements.
- Develop use cases or user stories and assist in prioritizing requirements.
- Identify and support process improvements in business requirement mapping to development work items/sprints and the agile development methodology.
- Assist with development of standards for project and requirements documentation, Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) frameworks.
- Develops ahead of any deployment and implementation points, “As-Is” to “To-Be” gap analyses and corresponding and proactive change management plans for successful deployment and transition planning.
- Demonstrated ability to identify stakeholders and select appropriate IT business analysis techniques to manage IT requirements and assess the progress of the work.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure stakeholders’ actual underlying IT needs are understood and captured.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the IT usability software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly user-centered analysis and usability testing techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to assess proposed IT solutions to determine the best solution to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to identify gaps and shortcomings, in IT solutions and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution.
- Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to identify and understand their IT needs, concerns, and working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and enhance knowledge and skill to both usual and unusual, issues.
- Self-directed and manage multiple and often competing priorities.
- Well-developed skills in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office/Professional products
- Knowledge or experience with Agile, Lean and ITIL concepts.
- Understanding of information technology management and analysis, including the software development life cycle (SDLC), systems analysis, requirements analysis and translating business requirements into user requirements and functional requirements, data modeling, security implementations, testing strategies and user test scripts within an Information Technology group.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven team player and team builder as well as a self-starter and self-motivated.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology area AND three (3) years of progressive (continuing to grow professionally) professional IT Experience as a Business/Technical Analyst within an IT group performing consultative, administrative, or project management services, including analyzing and designing of business processes.
- Seven (7) years of progressive (continuing to grow professionally) professional IT Experience as a Business/Technical Analyst within an IT group performing consultative, administrative, or project management services, including analyzing and designing of business processes.
- Three (3) years as an Entry Level IT Business Analyst Professional in State Government performing the experience listed above.
- Experience working with Microsoft Visio or similar Business Modeling Tool.
- Familiarity with, and demonstrated understanding of, the enterprise’s business, information/data and technology architectures.
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Supplemental Information
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- 3 Professional References: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
Description
- Facilitate requirement gathering sessions to elicit, analyze and document business, organizational and/or operational requirements from business users and stakeholders.
- Document business requirements, business rules and logic, and design specifications.
- Solicit business owner’s prioritization of requirements for systems, data or business process developments.
- Construct diagrams and write specifications to translate business needs to technical requirements.
- Develop use cases or user stories and assist in prioritizing requirements.
- Identify and support process improvements in business requirement mapping to development work items/sprints and the agile development methodology.
- Assist with development of standards for project and requirements documentation, Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) frameworks.
- Develops ahead of any deployment and implementation points, “As-Is” to “To-Be” gap analyses and corresponding and proactive change management plans for successful deployment and transition planning.
- Demonstrated ability to identify stakeholders and select appropriate IT business analysis techniques to manage IT requirements and assess the progress of the work.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure stakeholders’ actual underlying IT needs are understood and captured.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the IT usability software development life cycle (SDLC), particularly user-centered analysis and usability testing techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to assess proposed IT solutions to determine the best solution to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to identify gaps and shortcomings, in IT solutions and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution.
- Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to identify and understand their IT needs, concerns, and working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and enhance knowledge and skill to both usual and unusual, issues.
- Self-directed and manage multiple and often competing priorities.
- Well-developed skills in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office/Professional products
- Knowledge or experience with Agile, Lean and ITIL concepts.
- Understanding of information technology management and analysis, including the software development life cycle (SDLC), systems analysis, requirements analysis and translating business requirements into user requirements and functional requirements, data modeling, security implementations, testing strategies and user test scripts within an Information Technology group.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven team player and team builder as well as a self-starter and self-motivated.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology area AND three (3) years of progressive (continuing to grow professionally) professional IT Experience as a Business/Technical Analyst within an IT group performing consultative, administrative, or project management services, including analyzing and designing of business processes.
- Seven (7) years of progressive (continuing to grow professionally) professional IT Experience as a Business/Technical Analyst within an IT group performing consultative, administrative, or project management services, including analyzing and designing of business processes.
- Three (3) years as an Entry Level IT Business Analyst Professional in State Government performing the experience listed above.
- Experience working with Microsoft Visio or similar Business Modeling Tool.
- Familiarity with, and demonstrated understanding of, the enterprise’s business, information/data and technology architectures.
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Supplemental Information
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- 3 Professional References: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Business Analyst Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon20
- State of Washington5
- AZAD Technology Partners5
- Starbucks2
- University Of Washington2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business analyst manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field required
- Five or more years of business analysis experience with at least two in a lead role
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring business analyst teams or direct reports
- Proficiency with enterprise tools such as Jira, Confluence, SQL, or Tableau
- Agile or Scrum certification such as PMI-ACP, CBAP, or SAFe practitioner credential
- Strong stakeholder management experience in technology, healthcare, or government contracting environments
Business Analyst Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business analyst manager in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a business analyst manager, so the path runs through education and demonstrated leadership experience. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field, and employers in Seattle and Bellevue increasingly favor candidates holding a CBAP or PMI-ACP certification. Progression typically means moving from senior analyst to lead analyst before stepping into a manager title at a technology company, healthcare system, or government contractor.
How much do business analyst managers make in Washington?
Business analyst managers in Washington earn a median of about $109,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,910 for the lowest 10% to over $194,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire business analyst managers in Washington?
Employers hiring business analyst managers in Washington right now include Amazon, State of Washington, and AZAD Technology Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's concentration of global tech headquarters and large defense and aerospace contractors means demand for this role stays consistent even outside peak hiring cycles.
Which Washington cities have the most business analyst manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Olympia account for the largest share of business analyst manager openings in Washington. Seattle drives the majority of listings as home to major tech and healthcare employers, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect the dense concentration of Microsoft campuses and the broader Eastside technology corridor that has grown substantially over the past decade.
Are there remote business analyst manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Business analyst manager work is largely desk-based and documentation-driven, making it well suited to distributed teams. About 63% of business analyst manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly technology and financial services employers in the state have adopted flexible arrangements. The portions of the role most commonly done remotely are requirements gathering, stakeholder interviews, and reporting.
How can I get hired as a business analyst manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a business analyst manager role from a senior individual-contributor analyst position within the same organization. Large Washington employers including Boeing, Providence Health, and state agencies regularly promote from within and post associate or project-level analyst roles that build the leadership exposure needed for management. Earning a CBAP or completing an Agile certification while working as a senior analyst strengthens a candidacy significantly, and internal program management or process improvement projects are the clearest way to demonstrate readiness without a formal title.
Where can I find and apply to business analyst manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to business analyst manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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