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Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

$105,850 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 15-1211.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  2. 02Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  3. 03Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  4. 04Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
  5. 05Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
  6. 06Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
  7. 07Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
  8. 08Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
  9. 09Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
  10. 10Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
  11. 11Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
  12. 12Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Business Systems AnalystComputer Systems AnalystProgrammer AnalystSystems AnalystApplications AnalystComputer AnalystComputer Systems ConsultantIT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst)IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst)Information Systems Analyst (ISA)

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Knowledge the job leans on

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingTelecommunicationsEngineering and Technology

Skills that carry over from service

Systems AnalysisSystems EvaluationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingProgrammingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTroubleshooting