Functional Analyst – Amstelveen (Freelance/ZZP)

Functional Analyst – Amstelveen (Freelance/ZZP)

Practical: Contract: 17.06.2026 - 31.12.2026 | Hours p/w: 40,00 | Freelance / ZZP | Hourly rate: €85- €90

Role Objective

The Functional Analyst is responsible for analyzing existing applications and translating business needs into clear and consistent functional designs. The role supports re-engineering initiatives and acts as a key interface between business stakeholders, development teams, and technical engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze how existing applications support the client’s business processes.
• Develop functional specifications for the re-engineering of existing applications.
• Define and document interfaces between front-end applications and image generator applications (e.g. Unreal-based environments).
• Create functional designs and detailed designs (in English).
• Develop test scenarios and test scripts based on functional and detailed designs.
• Support and guide testing activities (including User Acceptance Testing).
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in systems and processes.
• Collaborate closely with functional analysts, software developers, testers, and technical engineers.
• Present proposed solutions to clients, and to application developers and infrastructure engineers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Must-haves

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Functional Analyst role.
• Proven experience with analysis of existing applications and systems.
• Proven experience with re-engineering projects.
• Proven experience with writing functional and detailed designs.
• Experience in defining interfaces between systems.
• Experienced in working within a Scaled Agile Framework.
• Excellent documentation skills with a focus on clarity and consistency.
• Experience in writing test scripts and defining testing approaches.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to present complex information in a structured and understandable way.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken (writing functional and detailed designs; presenting solution approaches).
• Proactive and self-driven.
• Able to take initiative.
• Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills.
• Team player.
• Possession of a European passport.
• Must be eligible to pass a security screening required for working with Defense.
• Clean background (no legal or security concerns).
• Analytical thinking.
• Judgment and decision-making.
• Creativity in problem-solving.
• Organizational awareness.
• Decisiveness.
• Planning and organizing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Onboard Ship Systems.
• Familiarity with terminology used in international shipping/maritime sector.
• Proficiency in Dutch (spoken and written).

Extra:

• Working from Client’s location as well at the Partner location.
• Occasionally travel (lodging) is required.

Apply

1. Introduction with Recruitment: You start with a conversation with our recruiter to discuss your experience, ambitions, and the fit with the vacancy.
2. Introduction to the client: After a positive first meeting, we submit your profile to the client.
3. Client interview: If the client invites you, the interview takes place. Our account manager either joins for the introduction or contacts you in advance. Depending on the client, this is one or two interviews, online or on-site.
4. Finalization and start: If it’s a successful match, we arrange the contractual matters so you can start your new role with peace of mind.

Contact

• Aurelia Bredet (recruiter)
• E-mail: aurelia.bredet@talisman-software.nl
• Telefoon: 0620122464
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aurelia-bredet-284bb963

A large-scale maritime simulation transformation program is seeking an experienced Functional Analyst to support the modernization, integration, and delivery of advanced simulation capabilities within a defense-related environment.