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Career: Computer Systems Analysts
Job Description
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing 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. May supervise computer programmers.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards. |
95
|
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems. |
92
|
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems. |
90
|
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles. |
88
|
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow. |
85
|
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment. |
84
|
Recommend new equipment or software packages. |
81
|
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address. |
81
|
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements. |
80
|
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs. |
79
|
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes. |
77
|
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system. |
77
|
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects. |
75
|
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs. |
71
|
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared. |
68
|
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering. |
66
|
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results. |
64
|
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed. |
63
|
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology. |
53
|
Utilize the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems. |
50
|
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Interacting With Computers
|
77
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Thinking Creatively
|
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
65
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
58
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
57
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
54
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
53
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
52
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
51
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
50
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
50
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
48
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
45
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
39
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
37
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
36
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
33
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
33
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
33
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
28
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|