Computer Systems Analysts

• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
• 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.
• Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
• Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
• Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
• Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
• Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
• Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
• Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
• Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
• Recommend new equipment or software packages.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer Systems Analysts.

• 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.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Computer Systems Analysts.