Computer Systems Analyst
What You Need to Know About Computer Systems Analyst
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.
Job Duties
- Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
- Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
- 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.
- Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Required Skills
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Related Job Titles
- IT Business Analyst (Information Technology Business Analyst)
- Computer Methods Analyst
- Information Systems Analyst (ISA)
- Software Architect
- Technical Business Analyst
Average Salary Range
Computer Systems Analysts typically earn between $54,360 and $142,220 per year, depending on location and experience.
Tools & Technologies Used
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
- JavaScript
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Git
- Microsoft Outlook
- Python
- jQuery
- React
- Microsoft Access
- Node.js
- MySQL
- Data entry software
- MongoDB
- SAP
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Project
- Adobe Acrobat