Also known as
Computer Systems Analysts
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Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems.
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.
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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
JOB TITLE
Analyst II
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Supervisor
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Computer Systems Analysts
Top Expected Tasks
Computer Systems Analysts
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Systems Analysts
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Systems Analysis
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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