Also known as
Computer Systems Analysts
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Computer Systems Analysts
About this Career Path
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Environment
Most computer systems analysts work full time. About 1 in 5 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.
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Job Titles
Computer Systems Analysts
JOB TITLE
Analyst
Skill Level - Entry
JOB TITLE
Analyst II
Skill Level - Mid
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Skill Level - Advanced
Supporting Programs
Computer Systems Analysts
Top Expected Tasks
Computer Systems Analysts
01
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
02
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
03
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
04
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
05
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
06
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
07
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
08
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
09
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
10
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
11
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
12
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Systems Analysts
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
K
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
K
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Speaking
S
SKILL
Systems Analysis
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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