Hiring a management analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
881 open postings ask for a management analyst as of Nov 11, 2026, from 253 employers. The median advertised pay is $107,596, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 564 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 743 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a management analyst?
Hard. 253 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Systems Planning and Analysis with 44 open postings.
What should I pay a management analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $107,596. Federal staff in series 0343 average $135,015 in actual pay.
Where is a management analyst being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (214), the District of Columbia (97) and Maryland (81). Together they hold 44% of its 881 open postings.
Who can help me hire a management analyst?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.