Remote Director of Business Analysis Jobs
Remote Director of Business Analysis jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams actively hiring for this leadership role in sectors like technology, financial services, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Capital One, FCT, and Optum. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We Do
The Manager, Strategic Business Analysis plays a key role in providing research and analysis leadership to inform strategy and decision making at a managerial level. This role will manage a team of BAs/BSAs, lead analysis on key initiatives and act as a liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure project success.The Manager will work closely with their leaders within the Transformation & OCM- Strategic Analysis team to implement the group’s vision for developing a center of excellence for the team and implementing industry best practices for the discipline of Business and Systems Analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a team of BAs and BSAs leading analysis for various business process, product and transformation programs
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams from business, technology and external partners to identify business needs, and ensure appropriate analysis support is provided to meet business and system goals for various product and process initiatives
- Provide business analysis expertise and act as a Lead Analyst to analyze and document business needs on key initiatives
- Lead and mentor team in utilizing best practices in business analysis in efforts related to process improvement, automation, data and product initiatives
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of required supporting documentation following best practices (e.g. API, process maps, business rules, user stories, data validation etc.).
- Is a strategic partner, acts as a liaison between the business, OCM, PMO, Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
- Sets and manages team goals and objectives for day-to-day operations and projects
- Receives analysis support requests, assesses project needs and works with management to plan and assign analysis support
- Participates in hiring process, writes and conducts performance reviews, manages disciplinary actions, and other HR activities for the team as required
- Provides constructive feedback and mentors the team to support their knowledge development within Business Analysis and Business Systems Analysis
- Provides guidance to team in identifying business problems, completing gap analysis, researching alternatives, identifying business and system requirements, driving solutions, testing to confirm, gaining consensus, and implementing solutions for required applications.
- Participates in required stakeholder and partner meetings and provides subject matter expertise from a business analysis perspective
- Provides inputs to leadership and provides necessary reports and presentations to help inform roadmaps, budgets, resource planning and strategy
- Leads the creation of a Center of Excellence for the Business Analysis Practice.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced degree preferred
- Certifications: CBAP or IIBA Certifications, PBA, Agile certifications a plus
- Demonstrated experience as a Lead BA or Business Analysis Manager with supervisory duties.
- Strong people leadership capabilities with an ability to influence and inspire change
- Strong Business Analysis expertise with experience and knowledge in creating and maintaining analysis documentation, including but not limited to: process mapping, requirements elicitation, API analysis, writing test cases, capturing business rules, data analysis etc.
- Experience in leading analysis for digital transformation programs within complex agile environments
- Experience in collaborating with business, product and engineering teams to identify and translate business requirements into systems definitions and solutions
- Must be a strong and confident communicator with exceptional abilities in presenting, influencing and collaborating with internal and external partners at management level for success
- Strong experience in Business Analysis and Business Systems Analysis methodologies, best practices and industry standards
- Standard Microsoft office skillset
- Excellent organization and Program/ project management skills
- Knowledge of Title insurance & settlement services operations is a plus
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We Do
The Manager, Strategic Business Analysis plays a key role in providing research and analysis leadership to inform strategy and decision making at a managerial level. This role will manage a team of BAs/BSAs, lead analysis on key initiatives and act as a liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure project success.The Manager will work closely with their leaders within the Transformation & OCM- Strategic Analysis team to implement the group’s vision for developing a center of excellence for the team and implementing industry best practices for the discipline of Business and Systems Analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a team of BAs and BSAs leading analysis for various business process, product and transformation programs
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams from business, technology and external partners to identify business needs, and ensure appropriate analysis support is provided to meet business and system goals for various product and process initiatives
- Provide business analysis expertise and act as a Lead Analyst to analyze and document business needs on key initiatives
- Lead and mentor team in utilizing best practices in business analysis in efforts related to process improvement, automation, data and product initiatives
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of required supporting documentation following best practices (e.g. API, process maps, business rules, user stories, data validation etc.).
- Is a strategic partner, acts as a liaison between the business, OCM, PMO, Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
- Sets and manages team goals and objectives for day-to-day operations and projects
- Receives analysis support requests, assesses project needs and works with management to plan and assign analysis support
- Participates in hiring process, writes and conducts performance reviews, manages disciplinary actions, and other HR activities for the team as required
- Provides constructive feedback and mentors the team to support their knowledge development within Business Analysis and Business Systems Analysis
- Provides guidance to team in identifying business problems, completing gap analysis, researching alternatives, identifying business and system requirements, driving solutions, testing to confirm, gaining consensus, and implementing solutions for required applications.
- Participates in required stakeholder and partner meetings and provides subject matter expertise from a business analysis perspective
- Provides inputs to leadership and provides necessary reports and presentations to help inform roadmaps, budgets, resource planning and strategy
- Leads the creation of a Center of Excellence for the Business Analysis Practice.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced degree preferred
- Certifications: CBAP or IIBA Certifications, PBA, Agile certifications a plus
- Demonstrated experience as a Lead BA or Business Analysis Manager with supervisory duties.
- Strong people leadership capabilities with an ability to influence and inspire change
- Strong Business Analysis expertise with experience and knowledge in creating and maintaining analysis documentation, including but not limited to: process mapping, requirements elicitation, API analysis, writing test cases, capturing business rules, data analysis etc.
- Experience in leading analysis for digital transformation programs within complex agile environments
- Experience in collaborating with business, product and engineering teams to identify and translate business requirements into systems definitions and solutions
- Must be a strong and confident communicator with exceptional abilities in presenting, influencing and collaborating with internal and external partners at management level for success
- Strong experience in Business Analysis and Business Systems Analysis methodologies, best practices and industry standards
- Standard Microsoft office skillset
- Excellent organization and Program/ project management skills
- Knowledge of Title insurance & settlement services operations is a plus
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.See All 6 Remote Director of Business Analysis Jobs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of business analysis jobs.
- 7 or more years of business analysis or related experience with at least 2 in a leadership role
- Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools, or enterprise analytics platforms such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships at the executive level
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex data findings into strategic recommendations for senior leadership
- CBAP certification or equivalent business analysis credential preferred by many enterprise employers
Tips for Your Remote Director of Business Analysis Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of business analysis openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly while listings are fresh, since remote roles at this level close quickly.
Show your async leadership style clearly
Remote employers want proof you lead without real-time supervision. Update your resume to call out how you've managed distributed stakeholders, documented requirements in tools like Confluence or Notion, and driven alignment through written communication rather than in-person workshops.
Build a portfolio of strategic deliverables
Remote hiring managers can't observe your work style, so your artifacts do that work for you. Prepare anonymized examples of business cases, roadmaps, and requirements documentation you've owned end to end, and be ready to walk through your decision-making process during screening.
Target remote-first companies in your sector
Remote director of business analysis roles concentrate in organizations where distributed work is the default, not an exception. Search specifically for companies with fully remote or hybrid-distributed models in technology, financial services, or healthcare, where complex cross-functional analysis needs are highest.
Remote Director of Business Analysis Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of business analysis job?
Remote director of business analysis roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to align distributed stakeholders without in-person meetings. Remote employers screen heavily for experience leading cross-functional teams asynchronously, proficiency with collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence, and a portfolio of strategic analysis that drove measurable business outcomes. Highlighting remote leadership experience and showing how you document decisions and requirements gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote director of business analysiss?
Employers currently hiring remote director of business analysiss include Capital One, FCT, and Optum, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and large healthcare organizations make up the bulk of remote hiring for this role.
Can you get a remote director of business analysis job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director of business analysis roles at the entry-to-mid level are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first SaaS companies and consulting firms are more open to emerging candidates. Demonstrating a strong portfolio of analysis projects, certifications like CBAP, and evidence of async collaboration can open doors when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote director of business analysis jobs?
Not always, though most remote employers list a bachelor's degree as a baseline expectation for a director-level role. Remote hiring teams increasingly weigh demonstrated results, hands-on analytical experience, and leadership track over academic credentials alone. A strong history of delivering business analysis strategy, combined with recognized certifications, can substitute for a formal degree at many remote-first organizations.
Which industries hire the most remote director of business analysiss?
Most remote director of business analysis openings sit in Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams that need senior business analysis leadership to coordinate requirements and strategy across time zones without a central office.
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