business analyst (redirected from Functional analyst)

business analyst

An individual who analyzes the operations of a department or functional unit with the purpose of developing a general systems solution to the problem that may or may not require automation. The business analyst, who is often part of a user department, can provide insights into its operation for the systems analyst who reports to the information systems department.

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Business Analyst - A person who analyses the operations of a department or functional unit to develop a general systems solution to the problem. The solution will typically involve a combination of manual and automated processes. The business analyst can provide insights into an operation for an information systems analyst.