HR Glossary
Functional Job Analysis
A method of analyzing a job by breaking down what the worker does with data, people, and things.
Definition
Functional Job Analysis (FJA) is a structured technique for describing a job in terms of the tasks performed and how the worker interacts with data, people, and physical things — used to write accurate job descriptions.
Why It Matters
It provides a consistent, evidence-based foundation for job descriptions rather than relying on assumptions.