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Program Codes
1BSCOP
2BSCOP
10274
33862
32807
33864
Employment Percentage
1.987068286
SOC ID
15-1211
SOC Title
Computer Systems Analysts
ONET ID
15-1211.00
ONET Concat ID
15121100
Median Salary
107278.06
EMSI Interest Area Term
Mathematics and Computer Science
Ed Level High School
2.51
Ed Level Certificate
5.8
Ed Level Some College
3.85
Ed Level Associates
29.030001
Ed Level Bachelors
44.599998
Ed Level Masters
14.21
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Core Tasks
  • 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.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
  • Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
  • Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
  • Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
  • Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Start Annual Earnings
62038.37
Top Annual Earnings
173102.93
EMSI Career Title Slug
computer-systems-analyst