Lead Analyst Jobs in New Jersey
Lead Analyst jobs in New Jersey are consistently in demand, with strong concentrations in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and insurance across a seniority range from entry-level through senior and principal. The busiest hiring markets are Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where employers like Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, and Cognizant maintain major operations. The most sought-after specialties are data analytics, financial reporting, and business intelligence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles18
Top employerCiti
Top cityJersey City, NJ
Cities hiring8
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Supervisor, Team Lead Application Analyst-HIM
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Supervisor, Team Lead Application Analyst-HIM
Iselin, New Jersey
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Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Children's Specialized ABA
Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Township of Jackson, New Jersey
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Lead Business Analyst
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TechDoQuest
Lead Business Analyst
Newark, New Jersey
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Application Development Technology Lead Analyst, Vice President
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Citi
Application Development Technology Lead Analyst, Vice President
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst
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Citi
Applications Development Technical Lead Analyst
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Supervisor, Team Lead Application Analyst-HIM
Hackensack Meridian Health·Iselin, New Jersey
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
In conjunction with their manager and/or director, the Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst supervises and participates in the gathering of business requirements, conducting needs assessments, and developing functional specifications and builds to ensure that developed information technology (IT) solutions support business objectives across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Works independently and supports and acts as a resource to a team of Application Analysts.
Responsibilities:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
In conjunction with their manager and/or director, the Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst supervises and participates in the gathering of business requirements, conducting needs assessments, and developing functional specifications and builds to ensure that developed information technology (IT) solutions support business objectives across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Works independently and supports and acts as a resource to a team of Application Analysts.
A day in the life of an Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Oversees as well as participates in the project management cycle for all software implementation, maintenance and support processes.
- Directs software building, testing and support tasks within the team, and among other Information Technology work groups, other departments within the organization, and vendors.
- Provides application expertise and guidance to the team and promotes staff development.
- Makes recommendations and assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures as well as departmental and organizational process improvement efforts.
- Promotes teamwork, facilitates inter-team and intra-team communication.
- Takes positions of leadership when installing/upgrading new/existing applications and components, configuring application settings and validating work performed by lower level Application Analysts.
- Operates as an escalation point for related application issues related to team efforts and tasks.
- Provides go-live support for users on new applications, modules, and functionality.
- Oversees and/or performs analysis of necessary application modifications and works with IT associates and/or the vendor to coordinate the modification.
- Analyzes business/clinical needs and requirements.
- Interprets end user requirements by fully discussing potential options and helping clients move towards optimal solutions.
- Evaluates the operational workflow that is applied to the system.
- Creates system specifications from user requirements.
- Creates test plans and tests new systems, version upgrades, and any system modifications.
- Documents all outcomes of testing. Reviews lower level Application Analysts test plans and documented outcomes for consistency and thoroughness.
- Responsible for application implementation, troubleshooting, and support.
- Presents oral and written communications to project teams and other departments.
- Updates system, operational, and department documentation.
- Recommends areas for process improvements.
- Provides on-call support for applications.
- Functions as a preceptor for new staff in the department.
- Responsible for performing Payroll duties.
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of assigned applications analysts team members, including but not limited to the prioritization of work, coordination of resources, and performance reviews.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of related IT experience.
- Minimum of 7+ years of IT experience(11+ years if no degree), preferably in healthcare or related field(s).
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Knowledge of advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
- Team player and ability to multitask in a progressive environment.
- Ability to interact with all levels of organization and staff in one-to-one settings and group presentations.
- Ability to organize and coordinate actions of small groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Works independently and effectively manages time unsupervised.
- Strong desktop skills including spreadsheets, diagrams, presentations, and other collaboration suite tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
- Collaborates with other team members across the department.
- Ability to organize and coordinate the actions of a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Demonstrates self-direction.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Preferred experience in leadership with project management.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Requirements are consistent and based on the area of coverage within Information Technology and HMH: a) For EPIC applications: Certification by EPIC in the EPIC application/module pertinent to the team. b) For Other IT applications: Professional Certifications relevant to the team. NOTE: The above are determined by department and/or position needs for HMH. This includes, but is not limited to, EPIC certifications such as Prelude, Cadence, Willow, Cogito, Ambulatory, MyChart, Resolute, Health Information Management.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually Job Posting Disclosure:
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Hackensack Meridian Health
Supervisor, Team Lead Application Analyst-HIM
Iselin, New Jersey
Added 1w ago
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
In conjunction with their manager and/or director, the Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst supervises and participates in the gathering of business requirements, conducting needs assessments, and developing functional specifications and builds to ensure that developed information technology (IT) solutions support business objectives across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Works independently and supports and acts as a resource to a team of Application Analysts.
Responsibilities:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
In conjunction with their manager and/or director, the Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst supervises and participates in the gathering of business requirements, conducting needs assessments, and developing functional specifications and builds to ensure that developed information technology (IT) solutions support business objectives across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Works independently and supports and acts as a resource to a team of Application Analysts.
A day in the life of an Supervisor, Team Lead Applications Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Oversees as well as participates in the project management cycle for all software implementation, maintenance and support processes.
- Directs software building, testing and support tasks within the team, and among other Information Technology work groups, other departments within the organization, and vendors.
- Provides application expertise and guidance to the team and promotes staff development.
- Makes recommendations and assists with the development of departmental policies and procedures as well as departmental and organizational process improvement efforts.
- Promotes teamwork, facilitates inter-team and intra-team communication.
- Takes positions of leadership when installing/upgrading new/existing applications and components, configuring application settings and validating work performed by lower level Application Analysts.
- Operates as an escalation point for related application issues related to team efforts and tasks.
- Provides go-live support for users on new applications, modules, and functionality.
- Oversees and/or performs analysis of necessary application modifications and works with IT associates and/or the vendor to coordinate the modification.
- Analyzes business/clinical needs and requirements.
- Interprets end user requirements by fully discussing potential options and helping clients move towards optimal solutions.
- Evaluates the operational workflow that is applied to the system.
- Creates system specifications from user requirements.
- Creates test plans and tests new systems, version upgrades, and any system modifications.
- Documents all outcomes of testing. Reviews lower level Application Analysts test plans and documented outcomes for consistency and thoroughness.
- Responsible for application implementation, troubleshooting, and support.
- Presents oral and written communications to project teams and other departments.
- Updates system, operational, and department documentation.
- Recommends areas for process improvements.
- Provides on-call support for applications.
- Functions as a preceptor for new staff in the department.
- Responsible for performing Payroll duties.
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of assigned applications analysts team members, including but not limited to the prioritization of work, coordination of resources, and performance reviews.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4) years of related IT experience.
- Minimum of 7+ years of IT experience(11+ years if no degree), preferably in healthcare or related field(s).
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Knowledge of advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
- Team player and ability to multitask in a progressive environment.
- Ability to interact with all levels of organization and staff in one-to-one settings and group presentations.
- Ability to organize and coordinate actions of small groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Works independently and effectively manages time unsupervised.
- Strong desktop skills including spreadsheets, diagrams, presentations, and other collaboration suite tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
- Collaborates with other team members across the department.
- Ability to organize and coordinate the actions of a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Demonstrates self-direction.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Preferred experience in leadership with project management.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Requirements are consistent and based on the area of coverage within Information Technology and HMH: a) For EPIC applications: Certification by EPIC in the EPIC application/module pertinent to the team. b) For Other IT applications: Professional Certifications relevant to the team. NOTE: The above are determined by department and/or position needs for HMH. This includes, but is not limited to, EPIC certifications such as Prelude, Cadence, Willow, Cogito, Ambulatory, MyChart, Resolute, Health Information Management.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually Job Posting Disclosure:
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Jersey City
11 jobsClark
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1 jobTroy Hills
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A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead analyst jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, analytics, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of experience in analytical roles with increasing responsibility
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and present findings to stakeholders
- Experience working in financial services, pharma, or insurance environments preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting recommendations to leadership
Lead Analyst Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lead analyst in New Jersey?
Most lead analyst roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems, or a related field, along with several years of progressive analytical experience. No state-issued license is required for this role in New Jersey. Employers in the state's dominant sectors, particularly financial services and pharmaceuticals, tend to prioritize candidates who have worked within regulated industries and can demonstrate experience managing data pipelines, reporting systems, or cross-functional projects.
Which companies hire lead analysts in New Jersey?
Employers hiring lead analysts in New Jersey right now include Citi, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Children's Specialized ABA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major insurance carriers, and global pharmaceutical companies means demand for lead analysts is broad and consistent across the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most lead analyst jobs?
The cities with the most lead analyst openings in New Jersey are Jersey City, Clark, and Iselin. Newark drives volume through its financial services and insurance sectors, Princeton and the surrounding Route 1 corridor attract pharmaceutical and biotech employers, and Parsippany serves as a corporate hub for consulting, technology, and consumer goods companies with large analytical teams.
Are there remote lead analyst jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 38% of lead analyst openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based, data-driven nature of the work. The parts of the role most commonly done remotely include reporting, modeling, and stakeholder presentations, while on-site days tend to center on team collaboration or executive reviews.
How can I get hired as a lead analyst in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in a junior analyst or data analyst role and building toward a lead position from within. Large New Jersey employers in financial services, insurance, and pharma, including firms headquartered along the Route 1 corridor and in Newark, regularly bring in recent graduates for rotational analyst programs and structured associate roles. A portfolio demonstrating SQL work, dashboard builds, or a completed data project carries real weight, and candidates who move from adjacent roles in operations or business systems analysis often make the transition successfully.
Where can I find and apply to lead analyst jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to lead analyst jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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