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Director, Business Analysis

Arlington, VA · On-site

$191K - $236K/yr

The Director, Business Analysis leads a high-performing team of business analysts responsible for translating business strategy into effective business and technology solutions across Insurance ...

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How much do business analysis director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for business analysis director in the United States is $129,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $159,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Business Analysis Director do?

A Business Analysis Director oversees the business analysis function within an organization, ensuring that business needs are accurately identified and translated into effective solutions. They lead a team of business analysts, manage stakeholder relationships, and align analysis initiatives with strategic goals. Their responsibilities often include setting standards for analysis processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring projects deliver value to the business. This role is essential for driving process improvements and supporting informed decision-making at an organizational level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Business Analysis Director?

To thrive as a Business Analysis Director, you need extensive experience in business analysis, strategic planning, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field. Proficiency with business intelligence tools, data visualization software, and methodologies like Agile or Six Sigma, along with certifications such as CBAP or PMI-PBA, is highly valued. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for driving organizational change, aligning business objectives, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

How does a Business Analysis Director typically collaborate with other departments to drive organizational strategy?

A Business Analysis Director frequently partners with stakeholders across departments such as IT, finance, operations, and marketing to align business requirements with organizational strategy. This collaborative approach involves facilitating workshops, leading cross-functional project teams, and ensuring that proposed solutions meet both technical and business needs. The director also plays a key role in communicating insights and recommendations to executive leadership, helping shape data-driven decisions and long-term goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to bridge gaps between technical and business teams.

What is the difference between Business Analysis Director vs Business Analyst?

AspectBusiness Analysis DirectorBusiness Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Business, Finance, or related; often PMP or CBAP certificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related; CBAP or CCBA certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership teams, strategic planning, overseeing multiple projectsProject teams, operational units, supporting project execution
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, consulting firms, and industries like finance, tech, healthcareCommon across industries, including finance, IT, healthcare, and retail

The Business Analysis Director typically holds a higher strategic role, overseeing multiple analysis teams and aligning projects with business goals. Business Analysts focus on detailed analysis, requirements gathering, and supporting project implementation. Both roles require strong analytical skills and certifications, but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Business Analysis Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,462 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

$191K - $236K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description


The Director, Business Analysis leads a high-performing team of business analysts responsible for translating business strategy into effective business and technology solutions across Insurance & Financial Services (I&FS). This role drives business analysis, process improvement, solution validation, testing, and production support to ensure strategic initiatives deliver measurable value and exceptional service. In collaboration with business and technology leaders, the Director and their team identify opportunities to enhance the Member experience, improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and proactively address changing regulatory and legislative requirements. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and people leadership to solve complex business challenges and drive organizational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Business Analysis Function by establishing and adhering to the Project Lifecycle standards, methodologies, and best practices for requirements management, business process analysis, solution validation, testing, implementation support, and production readiness and support.
  • Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team of business analysts by providing coaching, mentoring, professional development, and strategic direction to ensure delivery excellence and continuous growth.
  • Drive Strategic Initiatives and Business Outcomes by leading and coaching a team of business analysts who collaborate with business and technology leaders to analyze opportunities, define business requirements, evaluate risks and impacts, and support the successful implementation of solutions that deliver measurable value.
  • Advance Operational Excellence by guiding and overseeing business process improvement initiatives that enhance the Member experience, improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support compliance with evolving regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Provide Production Support and Continuous Improvement by directing and supporting the team's resolution of technical and operational issues, overseeing business analysis activities for maintenance enhancements and defects, promoting root cause analysis, and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvements to business processes and technology solutions.
  • Provide Strategic Leadership and Partnership by mentoring and empowering the team while contributing to strategic planning, governance, vendor management, and organizational transformation efforts, and serving as a trusted advisor to business, technology, and executive leaders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • 15+ years of progressive business analysis experience, preferably within employee benefits, insurance, financial services, or a similarly regulated industry
  • Proven people leadership experience, including 5+ years of experience leading, developing, coaching, and managing teams of business analysis professionals while successfully delivering large-scale business and technology initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in business analysis, business process improvement, solution validation, requirements management, testing, and production support, with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions and measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma. Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, ACP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, PRINCE2, CEBS).
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated success influencing stakeholders, driving consensus, managing competing priorities, and working effectively across business, technology, vendor, and executive teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to assess risks, identify root causes, develop recommendations, support regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in business processes, operational performance, and technology solutions.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Essential Physical Requirements:
  • Requires close visual acuity to perform activities, such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing and writing; viewing a computer terminal; and reading details.
  • Requires ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Salary Range: $191,000 - $236,000 annual salary.
Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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