Job Description - Computer Systems Analyst:
A computer systems analyst helps a company or other organization use computer technology effectively and efficiently. He or she incorporates new technology into a company's current system.
Employment Facts - Computer Systems Analyst:
There were 504,000 computer systems analysts employed in 2006.
Educational Requirements - Computer Systems Analyst:
A bachelor's degree is required for many jobs, while more technically complex jobs require a master's degree.
Other Requirements - Computer Systems Analyst:
To work as a computer systems analyst one must have strong problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. He or she must be able to think logically and have the ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.
Advancement Opportunities - Computer Systems Analyst:
A computer systems analyst, after getting experience, may be promoted to senior or lead systems analyst. If one has leadership ability and good business skills, he or she may have a future as a computer and information systems manager or may end up in another management position.
Job Outlook - Computer Systems Analyst:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average job growth for this field through 2016. It is one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Jobs for which a bachelor's degree is required.
Earnings - Computer Systems Analyst:
Median annual earnings of computer systems analyst were $73,090 in 2007.
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A Day in a Computer Systems Analyst's Life:
On a typical day a computer systems analyst's tasks might include:
- Providing staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Testing, maintaining, and monitoring computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Using object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
- Conferring with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
- Coordinating and linking the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Computer Systems Analyst, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm (visited February 24, 2009).
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, Computer Systems Analyst, on the Internet at http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-1051.00 (visited February 24, 2009).
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