Functional Analyst Jobs in Pennsylvania

Functional Analyst jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with steady demand from healthcare, financial services, state government, and enterprise software sectors at every level from entry-level business systems roles through senior analysts leading large-scale implementations. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor most of the hiring, with a notable concentration in Harrisburg driven by state agency and public-sector IT work, and employers like Independence Blue Cross, PNC Financial Services, and Unisys maintaining a lasting presence in Pennsylvania. The most in-demand specialties are ERP configuration, healthcare IT systems analysis, and government enterprise platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerAmerican business solutions
Top cityLancaster, PA
Cities hiring5
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CRM Functional Analyst
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CRM Functional Analyst
Realign
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management

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The High Companies
Sr. Functional Analyst
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Sr. Functional Analyst
The High Companies
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Sr. Functional Analyst
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Sr. Functional Analyst
HIGH COMPANY LLC
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Workday Techno-Functional Analyst
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Workday Techno-Functional Analyst
GFT
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$100k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Saxon Global
Functional Business Analyst
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Functional Business Analyst
Saxon Global
Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Functional Analyst Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lancaster
2 jobs
Harrisburg
2 jobs
Malvern
1 job
Chesterbrook
1 job
Mechanicsburg
1 job

Functional Analyst Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

American business solutions
American business solutions2 open roles
GFT
GFT1 open role
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Realign1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in functional analyst jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, or a related field
  • Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements from stakeholders
  • Proficiency with ERP or enterprise application platforms such as SAP or Oracle
  • Ability to produce clear functional specifications, process flows, and use cases
  • Familiarity with Agile or iterative software development methodologies
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical needs to non-technical stakeholders

Functional Analyst Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a functional analyst in Pennsylvania?

Becoming a functional analyst in Pennsylvania typically starts with a bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, computer science, or a related discipline. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most employers look for demonstrated experience with enterprise systems and requirements documentation. Earning a vendor certification in platforms like SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce, or a business analysis credential such as the CBAP from the International Institute of Business Analysis, strengthens candidacy considerably in the Pennsylvania market.

How much do functional analysts make in Pennsylvania?

Functional analysts in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $98,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,910 for the lowest 10% to over $133,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire functional analysts in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring functional analysts in Pennsylvania right now include American business solutions, GFT, and Realign, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, financial institutions, and state government agencies means demand for functional analysts tends to be durable and spread across multiple sectors rather than tied to a single industry.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most functional analyst jobs?

Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Malvern have the most functional analyst openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of health systems, insurance carriers, and financial services firms, while Pittsburgh's strength in banking, technology, and healthcare IT drives consistent demand there, and Harrisburg draws openings from state government agencies and the public-sector IT vendors that support them.

Are there remote functional analyst jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields. Functional analyst work is largely desk-based and documentation-driven, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of functional analyst openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed teams for this role. Requirements gathering, system design, and specification writing are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a functional analyst in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior business analyst or systems analyst role, which large Pennsylvania employers in healthcare and financial services regularly fill with recent graduates. Health systems such as Penn Medicine and UPMC run associate and rotational technology programs that accept candidates without direct experience. Moving laterally from a quality assurance analyst, help desk, or operations coordinator role is also a well-established route. Building a portfolio of documented requirements or process flows, even from academic projects, and earning a foundational IIBA entry-level certification gives Pennsylvania employers a concrete reason to take a chance on a candidate with no prior titles.

Where can I find and apply to functional analyst jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to functional analyst jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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